Lake Frances Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Frances was last stocked June 17, 2025 with Walleye. Lake Frances has 181 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2025, with about 13,027,584 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Frances is stocked
Lake Frances is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June — 50 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Frances, freshest activity first.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2024 | Walleye | 10,274 | 2.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2024 | Walleye | 51,000 | 1.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2023 | Walleye | 11,247 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2023 | Walleye | 19,584 | 1.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2023 | Walleye | 19,584 | 1.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2022 | Walleye | 50,640 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2020 | Walleye | 52,453 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2018 | Walleye | 9,921 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2018 | Walleye | 9,921 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2018 | Walleye | 9,921 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2016 | Walleye | 53,722 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2014 | Walleye | 50,161 | 1.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 2012 | Walleye | 41,427 | 2.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2010 | Walleye | 89,876 | 1.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2008 | Walleye | 25,156 | 1.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2008 | Walleye | 50,608 | 1.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2008 | Walleye | 24,022 | 1.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2006 | Walleye | 101,270 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2004 | Walleye | 100,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2002 | Walleye | 100,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2000 | Walleye | 78,926 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1998 | Walleye | 99,340 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1997 | Walleye | 17,432 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1997 | Walleye | 100,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1985 | White Sucker | 3,433 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1979 | Kokanee | 39,456 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1977 | Walleye | 1,600,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1976 | Walleye | 200,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1974 | Kokanee | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 1974 | Walleye | 1,275,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1973 | Kokanee | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1972 | Kokanee | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1971 | Walleye | 204,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1971 | Walleye | 482,616 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1971 | Kokanee | 162,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 1970 | Kokanee | 203,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1969 | Kokanee | 208,536 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1969 | Walleye | 500,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1968 | Kokanee | 203,472 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1967 | Kokanee | 205,056 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1966 | Kokanee | 208,936 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1965 | Kokanee | 212,160 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 12,600 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 24,233 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 16,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 16,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lake Frances last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Frances was last stocked June 17, 2025 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Frances?
Lake Frances is stocked with Walleye, White Sucker, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Lake Frances stocked?
Lake Frances is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June.
How often is Lake Frances stocked?
Lake Frances has been stocked about 2 times a year — 181 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Frances?
About 13,027,584 fish have been stocked in Lake Frances across 181 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Frances?
Fish stocked in Lake Frances average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.