Lake Baker Fish Stocking
Montana · 1924–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Baker was last stocked June 18, 2025 with Walleye. Lake Baker has 86 stocking records on file, spanning 1924–2025, with about 3,800,612 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Baker is stocked
Lake Baker is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 29 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Baker, freshest activity first.
Maier Pond
8 mi3 species · 6 records
Last stocked August 2025
Pinnow Reservoir 2
7 mi3 species · 27 records
Last stocked May 2025
Pinnow Reservoir
7 mi3 species · 62 records
Last stocked May 2025
Schweigert Dam
10 mi3 species · 45 records
Last stocked May 2025
Upper Baker Lake
1 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked July 2022
Maier Reservoir
8 mi4 species · 11 records
Last stocked July 2003
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2024 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2023 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2022 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 698 | 9.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2021 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2020 | Walleye | 10,000 | 2.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 10.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2019 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,974 | 3.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 799 | 6.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,025 | 6.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2016 | Northern Pike | 1,500 | 2.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2016 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2014 | Northern Pike | 1,501 | 2.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 6.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2014 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 0.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2012 | Northern Pike | 1,500 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2012 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2010 | Northern Pike | 1,625 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2010 | Northern Pike | 105,000 | 0.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2009 | Northern Pike | 1,530 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2007 | Northern Pike | 1,526 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2006 | Northern Pike | 1,500 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2006 | Northern Pike | 25,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2005 | Northern Pike | 1,827 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2004 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2003 | Northern Pike | 1,500 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2002 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2001 | Northern Pike | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 2000 | Northern Pike | 980 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2000 | Northern Pike | 43,200 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1999 | Northern Pike | 9,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1998 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1997 | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1997 | Northern Pike | 200 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1996 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1994 | White Crappie | 34,944 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1992 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,837 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2, 1992 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 0.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1991 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1991 | Largemouth Bass | 20,000 | 0.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lake Baker last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Baker was last stocked June 18, 2025 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Baker?
Lake Baker is stocked with Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Bullhead, Bluegill, Sunfish, and Bass.
What time of year is Lake Baker stocked?
Lake Baker is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Lake Baker stocked?
Lake Baker is stocked intermittently — 86 recorded stockings between 1924 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Baker?
About 3,800,612 fish have been stocked in Lake Baker across 86 recorded events since 1924, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Baker?
Fish stocked in Lake Baker average about 3.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.