Fairy Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1950–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fairy Lake was last stocked August 4, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Fairy Lake has 26 stocking records on file, spanning 1950–2025, with about 61,897 fish stocked over that period.
When Fairy Lake is stocked
Fairy Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Fairy Lake, freshest activity first.
Bridger Bowl Pond
7 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1993
Hyalite Creek
11 mi3 species · 109 records
Last stocked July 1980
Reese Creek
10 mi2 species · 10 records
Last stocked July 1953
Quagle Creek
11 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked May 1953
Frazier Creek
5 mi1 species · 6 records
Last stocked September 1951
Fairy Creek
6 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 1951
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,205 | 3.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 4, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 8.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 18 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,008 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,012 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,040 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,052 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,118 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,160 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,140 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,014 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 770 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1965 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,248 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,260 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,020 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 3,750 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Fairy Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fairy Lake was last stocked August 4, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fairy Lake?
Fairy Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Fairy Lake stocked?
Fairy Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Fairy Lake stocked?
Fairy Lake is stocked intermittently — 26 recorded stockings between 1950 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Fairy Lake?
About 61,897 fish have been stocked in Fairy Lake across 26 recorded events since 1950, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fairy Lake?
Fish stocked in Fairy Lake average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.