Finger Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1938–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Finger Lake was last stocked May 8, 2026 with Brook Trout. Finger Lake has 53 stocking records on file, spanning 1938–2026, with about 292,595 fish stocked over that period.
When Finger Lake is stocked
Finger Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,005 | 2.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2025 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | 2.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 3.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,002 | 3.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,855 | 3.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,443 | 3.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2021 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | 4.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,856 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 5,007 | 3.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,002 | 3.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 5,002 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2016 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 4,954 | 3.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,976 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,843 | 3.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,655 | 3.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 6,015 | 3.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 5,993 | 4.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 6,320 | 3.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,416 | 4.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 6,006 | 3.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 5,196 | 3.86" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 5,712 | 4.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 6,006 | 3.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 6,480 | 3.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1994 | Brook Trout | 1,765 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1989 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1988 | Brook Trout | 3,100 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1988 | Brook Trout | 2,224 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1985 | Brook Trout | 10,140 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,511 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1978 | Brook Trout | 9,428 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1967 | Brook Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1967 | Brook Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1967 | Brook Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1962 | Brook Trout | 34,034 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1962 | Brook Trout | 16,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1959 | Brook Trout | 5,920 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Finger Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Finger Lake was last stocked May 8, 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Finger Lake?
Finger Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Finger Lake stocked?
Finger Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Finger Lake stocked?
Finger Lake is stocked intermittently — 53 recorded stockings between 1938 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Finger Lake?
About 292,595 fish have been stocked in Finger Lake across 53 recorded events since 1938, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Finger Lake?
Fish stocked in Finger Lake average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.