Horseshoe Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1924–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Horseshoe Lake was last stocked April 24, 2024 with Kokanee. Horseshoe Lake has 69 stocking records on file, spanning 1924–2024, with about 630,803 fish stocked over that period.
When Horseshoe Lake is stocked
Horseshoe Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2024 | Kokanee | 12,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2024 | Kokanee | 12,000 | 2.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 10.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2023 | Kokanee | 12,000 | 2.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 505 | 8.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2022 | Kokanee | 15,062 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2021 | Kokanee | 12,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2020 | Tiger Trout | 710 | 10.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | Kokanee | 15,510 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 753 | 3.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2019 | Kokanee | 17,325 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2017 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2017 | Kokanee | 14,958 | 2.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2016 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2016 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 5.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2016 | Kokanee | 15,043 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2015 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2015 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2015 | Kokanee | 15,264 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 2014 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 2013 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2013 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2012 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2012 | Kokanee | 15,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2011 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2011 | Kokanee | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 2010 | Smallmouth Bass | 2,500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2008 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2007 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2007 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 8.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2006 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2006 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2004 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2003 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,350 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2001 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,500 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1992 | Smallmouth Bass | 821 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 3,136 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 21,945 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 291 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,800 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,360 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,840 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1956 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1955 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,420 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,180 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Horseshoe Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Horseshoe Lake was last stocked April 24, 2024 with Kokanee.
What fish species are stocked in Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake is stocked with Kokanee, Tiger Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Trout (unspecified), Coho Salmon, and Sunfish.
What time of year is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
Horseshoe Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
Horseshoe Lake is stocked intermittently — 69 recorded stockings between 1924 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Horseshoe Lake?
About 630,803 fish have been stocked in Horseshoe Lake across 69 recorded events since 1924, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Horseshoe Lake?
Fish stocked in Horseshoe Lake average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.