Fish Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–2017 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fish Lake was last stocked July 24, 2017 with Cutthroat Trout. Fish Lake has 33 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–2017, with about 288,564 fish stocked over that period.
When Fish Lake is stocked
Fish Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Fish Lake, freshest activity first.
George Lake
6 mi1 species · 41 records
Last stocked August 2025
Cherry Creek
10 mi5 species · 50 records
Last stocked April 2012
Ophir Creek
2 mi1 species · 11 records
Last stocked May 1954
Snowshoe Creek
4 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked May 1954
Telegraph Creek
9 mi1 species · 20 records
Last stocked July 1953
Camas Creek
10 mi3 species · 41 records
Last stocked July 1952
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 510 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 25 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,080 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 684 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 6,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 6,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 21,420 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 31,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 4,160 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1944 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,210 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1943 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 32,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,950 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Fish Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fish Lake was last stocked July 24, 2017 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fish Lake?
Fish Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Fish Lake stocked?
Fish Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Fish Lake stocked?
Fish Lake is stocked intermittently — 33 recorded stockings between 1932 and 2017.
How many fish have been stocked in Fish Lake?
About 288,564 fish have been stocked in Fish Lake across 33 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fish Lake?
Fish stocked in Fish Lake average about 6.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.