Golden Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1968–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Golden Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Golden Lake has 7 stocking records on file, spanning 1968–2025, with about 23,217 fish stocked over that period.
When Golden Lake is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Golden Lake, freshest activity first.
Triangle Lake
3 mi1 species · 22 records
Last stocked August 2025
Black Canyon Lake
4 mi2 species · 13 records
Last stocked August 2025
Throop Lake
2 mi3 species · 6 records
Last stocked September 2022
Mountain Goat Lake
2 mi1 species · 13 records
Last stocked July 2022
Varve Lake
4 mi1 species · 6 records
Last stocked July 2018
Skeeter Lake
4 mi1 species · 6 records
Last stocked September 2015
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,750 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,445 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,445 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,445 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,080 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,052 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Golden Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Golden Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Golden Lake?
Golden Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Golden Lake stocked?
Golden Lake is stocked intermittently — 7 recorded stockings between 1968 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Golden Lake?
About 23,217 fish have been stocked in Golden Lake across 7 recorded events since 1968, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Golden Lake?
Fish stocked in Golden Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.