Fitzpatrick Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1933–1987 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fitzpatrick Lake was last stocked April 29, 1987 with Rainbow Trout. Fitzpatrick Lake has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1933–1987, with about 437,058 fish stocked over that period.
When Fitzpatrick Lake is stocked
Fitzpatrick Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in June — 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 25,011 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 25,175 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 25,010 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 17,564 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 7,433 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 26,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 24,975 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 20,349 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,497 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 20,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 19,780 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 20,034 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 20,350 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 20,160 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,510 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 20,460 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 18,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 17,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 15,150 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1933 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Fitzpatrick Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fitzpatrick Lake was last stocked April 29, 1987 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fitzpatrick Lake?
Fitzpatrick Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Fitzpatrick Lake stocked?
Fitzpatrick Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in June.
How often is Fitzpatrick Lake stocked?
Fitzpatrick Lake is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1933 and 1987.
How many fish have been stocked in Fitzpatrick Lake?
About 437,058 fish have been stocked in Fitzpatrick Lake across 24 recorded events since 1933, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fitzpatrick Lake?
Fish stocked in Fitzpatrick Lake average about 4.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.