Lake Elmo Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Elmo was last stocked June 3, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Lake Elmo has 263 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2026, with about 1,180,276 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Elmo is stocked
Lake Elmo is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in April — 52 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Elmo, freshest activity first.
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Last stocked August 2022
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 464 | 8.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,410 | 8.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,533 | 7.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,425 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 17.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 25, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 3, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 350 | 9.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 2025 | White Crappie | 1,855 | 1.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,851 | 9.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 2025 | Bluegill | 6,500 | 1.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,054 | 2.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 6.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 17.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 2024 | Bluegill | 65,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,388 | 7.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 11.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 5.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 4,832 | 7.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,112 | 8.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,789 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2023 | Bluegill | 6,500 | 1.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,061 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 704 | 6.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 4,950 | 7.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 75 | 8.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2022 | Bluegill | 32,065 | 0.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 37 | 24.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,041 | 8.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2022 | Yellow Perch | 20,000 | 0.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2022 | Brown Trout | 4,076 | 4.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 57 | 16.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 5,250 | 7.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 57 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 130 | 16.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 125 | 15.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 15,775 | 3.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2022 | Fathead Minnow | 10,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 31 | 24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2022 | Yellow Perch | 134 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 125 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 51,348 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 125 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 4,819 | 6.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 17, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 62 | 20.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 17, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 63 | 20.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 8.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lake Elmo last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Elmo was last stocked June 3, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Elmo?
Lake Elmo is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, White Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch, Fathead Minnow, Smallmouth Bass, Arctic Grayling, Black Crappie, Crappie, and Sunfish.
What time of year is Lake Elmo stocked?
Lake Elmo is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in April.
How often is Lake Elmo stocked?
Lake Elmo has been stocked about 3 times a year — 263 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Elmo?
About 1,180,276 fish have been stocked in Lake Elmo across 263 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Elmo?
Fish stocked in Lake Elmo average about 8.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.