Kuester Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1960–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kuester Lake was last stocked August 1, 2024 with Yellow Perch. Kuester Lake has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1960–2024, with about 177,862 fish stocked over that period.
When Kuester Lake is stocked
Kuester Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in April — 5 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Kuester Lake, freshest activity first.
Johnson Reservoir
12 mi9 species · 56 records
Last stocked May 2025
Candee Pond
19 mi1 species · 29 records
Last stocked May 2025
Verschoot Reservoir
7 mi1 species · 18 records
Last stocked June 2021
Salsbury Reservoir
6 mi1 species · 46 records
Last stocked May 2020
Fatzinger Reservoir
17 mi5 species · 8 records
Last stocked May 1991
Upper Scheetz Reservoir
18 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 1984
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | Yellow Perch | 20,000 | 1.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1989 | Yellow Perch | 2,779 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1981 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1979 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1978 | Yellow Perch | 472 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1977 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1976 | Yellow Perch | 1,920 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1976 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 1975 | Yellow Perch | 650 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1972 | Northern Pike | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1971 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1971 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1970 | Northern Pike | 529 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1970 | Northern Pike | 426 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1969 | Northern Pike | 910 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1969 | Northern Pike | 960 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1969 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 15,606 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 5,760 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 21,700 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 10,950 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 28,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Kuester Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kuester Lake was last stocked August 1, 2024 with Yellow Perch.
What fish species are stocked in Kuester Lake?
Kuester Lake is stocked with Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Kuester Lake stocked?
Kuester Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in April.
How often is Kuester Lake stocked?
Kuester Lake is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1960 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Kuester Lake?
About 177,862 fish have been stocked in Kuester Lake across 24 recorded events since 1960, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Kuester Lake?
Fish stocked in Kuester Lake average about 3.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.