Ferguson Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1938–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ferguson Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Ferguson Lake has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1938–2024, with about 82,583 fish stocked over that period.
When Ferguson Lake is stocked
Ferguson Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Ferguson Lake, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,513 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,160 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 5,120 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Ferguson Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ferguson Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ferguson Lake?
Ferguson Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Ferguson Lake stocked?
Ferguson Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Ferguson Lake stocked?
Ferguson Lake is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1938 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Ferguson Lake?
About 82,583 fish have been stocked in Ferguson Lake across 24 recorded events since 1938, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ferguson Lake?
Fish stocked in Ferguson Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.