Lake Five Fish Stocking
Montana · 1924–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Five was last stocked May 8, 2026 with Brook Trout. Lake Five has 133 stocking records on file, spanning 1924–2026, with about 1,970,557 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Five is stocked
Lake Five is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 48 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Five, freshest activity first.
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10 mi1 species · 13 records
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Spoon Lake
6 mi4 species · 105 records
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Pyramid Creek
8 mi1 species · 2 records
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Taylor Spring Creek
10 mi1 species · 13 records
Last stocked June 2000
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 3.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2025 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 2024 | Kokanee | 9,000 | 2.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2023 | Kokanee | 4,059 | 2.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2022 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2022 | Kokanee | 10,210 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 20,254 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2021 | Kokanee | 10,000 | 2.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,295 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2020 | Kokanee | 10,221 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 24,980 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2019 | Kokanee | 11,098 | 2.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2018 | Brook Trout | 340 | 5.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2017 | Kokanee | 7,999 | 2.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2017 | Kokanee | 2,009 | 2.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2016 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2016 | Kokanee | 10,054 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,008 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2015 | Kokanee | 10,103 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2013 | Kokanee | 10,032 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 5,118 | 3.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2012 | Kokanee | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2011 | Kokanee | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2010 | Kokanee | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2009 | Kokanee | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 10,114 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2008 | Kokanee | 2,600 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2008 | Kokanee | 9,750 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 25,829 | 3.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2006 | Kokanee | 20,800 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 131 | 15.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2005 | Kokanee | 26,400 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2004 | Kokanee | 26,608 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2003 | Kokanee | 23,800 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2002 | Kokanee | 30,752 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2001 | Kokanee | 30,060 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2000 | Kokanee | 33,925 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1999 | Kokanee | 7,920 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1999 | Kokanee | 11,232 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 1998 | Kokanee | 14,080 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 1998 | Kokanee | 15,840 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1997 | Kokanee | 29,584 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1996 | Kokanee | 35,700 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1995 | Arctic Grayling | 52,330 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1995 | Kokanee | 56,982 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1994 | Kokanee | 33,205 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lake Five last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Five was last stocked May 8, 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Five?
Lake Five is stocked with Brook Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Largemouth Bass, Cutthroat Trout, Coho Salmon, and Bass.
What time of year is Lake Five stocked?
Lake Five is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Lake Five stocked?
Lake Five has been stocked about 1 times a year — 133 recorded stockings between 1924 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Five?
About 1,970,557 fish have been stocked in Lake Five across 133 recorded events since 1924, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Five?
Fish stocked in Lake Five average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.