Hope Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–2008 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hope Lake was last stocked April 17, 2008 with Rainbow Trout. Hope Lake has 26 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–2008, with about 198,826 fish stocked over that period.
When Hope Lake is stocked
Hope Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Hope Lake, freshest activity first.
Ostle Reservoir
10 mi2 species · 59 records
Last stocked June 2025
Lindseth Pond
6 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked June 2004
Long Lake
14 mi6 species · 29 records
Last stocked May 1995
South Fork Dry Fork Marias River
14 mi3 species · 5 records
Last stocked September 1976
Swift Reservoir
11 mi2 species · 25 records
Last stocked May 1976
South Fork Birch Creek
11 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 1974
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 10,610 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 12,376 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 10,075 | 5.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 10,180 | 5.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 10,350 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 10,100 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 7,686 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 18 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 5,400 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 10,892 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 8,470 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 637 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 1,700 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1946 | Bullhead | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1946 | Crappie | 950 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1946 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1943 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Hope Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hope Lake was last stocked April 17, 2008 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hope Lake?
Hope Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bullhead, Crappie, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Hope Lake stocked?
Hope Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Hope Lake stocked?
Hope Lake is stocked intermittently — 26 recorded stockings between 1940 and 2008.
How many fish have been stocked in Hope Lake?
About 198,826 fish have been stocked in Hope Lake across 26 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hope Lake?
Fish stocked in Hope Lake average about 5.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.