Georgetown Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Georgetown Lake was last stocked June 15, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Georgetown Lake has 968 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2026, with about 44,599,800 fish stocked over that period.
When Georgetown Lake is stocked
Georgetown Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 244 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Georgetown Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Montana.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Georgetown Lake, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Georgetown Lake was last stocked June 15, 2026, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Montana freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Montana license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Montana fish & wildlife agency.Official Montana regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Georgetown Lake:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Georgetown Lake
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Georgetown Lake, freshest activity first.
Fourmile Basin Lake 4
7 mi2 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 2019
Storm Lake
8 mi2 species · 11 records
Last stocked July 2003
Storm Lake Creek
7 mi1 species · 9 records
Last stocked July 2002
Fourmile Basin Lake 5
7 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked September 1976
Shrimp Lake
8 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked September 1976
Fourmile Basin Lake 3
7 mi3 species · 9 records
Last stocked July 1960
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 26,472 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 46,886 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2025 | Brook Trout | 8,958 | 4.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2025 | Brook Trout | 14,084 | 4.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 47,722 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 19,947 | 2.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 19,947 | 2.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 9,840 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 7,740 | 7.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 19,269 | 3.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 8,218 | 4.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2024 | Brook Trout | 35,400 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 28,000 | 5.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 36,418 | 4.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 36,705 | 4.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2023 | Brook Trout | 22,880 | 2.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 25,517 | 4.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 27,867 | 3.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 45,525 | 3.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 52,650 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 54,825 | 2.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 107,357 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 32,789 | 4.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2021 | Brook Trout | 41,135 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 27,875 | 4.82" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 31,650 | 4.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 27,820 | 4.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 25,011 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 31,541 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 19,642 | 5.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 33,915 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 30,443 | 5.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 19,955 | 5.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 30,244 | 5.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 38,256 | 5.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 42,198 | 4.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2019 | Brook Trout | 47,850 | 4.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 43,934 | 4.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 16,653 | 4.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 36,834 | 4.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 22,992 | 4.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 25,611 | 4.82" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2018 | Brook Trout | 51,164 | 4.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 23,503 | 4.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 31,222 | 4.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 21,090 | 4.79" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 29,627 | 4.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,447 | 5.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,129 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Georgetown Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Georgetown Lake was last stocked June 15, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Georgetown Lake?
Georgetown Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Georgetown Lake stocked?
Georgetown Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Georgetown Lake stocked?
Georgetown Lake has been stocked about 10 times a year — 968 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Georgetown Lake?
About 44,599,800 fish have been stocked in Georgetown Lake across 968 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Georgetown Lake?
Fish stocked in Georgetown Lake average about 4.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Georgetown Lake?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Montana freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Montana fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Georgetown Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Georgetown Lake typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.