Lake Helena Fish Stocking
Montana · 1926–1999 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Helena was last stocked April 26, 1999 with Kokanee. Lake Helena has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 1926–1999, with about 1,070,522 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Helena is stocked
Lake Helena is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Helena, freshest activity first.
Willow Creek Reservoir
8 mi5 species · 460 records
Last stocked June 2026
Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir
5 mi2 species · 80 records
Last stocked May 2026
Spring Meadow Lake
9 mi2 species · 120 records
Last stocked May 2026
Hauser Reservoir
5 mi10 species · 897 records
Last stocked April 2026
Fairgrounds Pond
8 mi1 species · 105 records
Last stocked May 2024
Spokane Creek
6 mi2 species · 13 records
Last stocked February 2001
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 1999 | Kokanee | 86,400 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1991 | Largemouth Bass | 29,952 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1991 | Largemouth Bass | 29,952 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 1988 | Largemouth Bass | 20,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1988 | Largemouth Bass | 20,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1962 | Largemouth Bass | 38,760 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1962 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1951 | Walleye | 500,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 1948 | Bullhead | 36,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 1948 | Largemouth Bass | 2,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 5, 1948 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 5, 1948 | Bluegill | 2,168 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1947 | Bass | 200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 1946 | Largemouth Bass | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1946 | Largemouth Bass | 90 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1945 | Bluegill | 100 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1945 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1931 | Yellow Perch | 800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1931 | Yellow Perch | 900 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1927 | Sunfish | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1927 | Bass | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1926 | Sunfish | 60,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1926 | Sunfish | 21,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lake Helena last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Helena was last stocked April 26, 1999 with Kokanee.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Helena?
Lake Helena is stocked with Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Bullhead, Bluegill, Bass, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish.
What time of year is Lake Helena stocked?
Lake Helena is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Lake Helena stocked?
Lake Helena is stocked intermittently — 28 recorded stockings between 1926 and 1999.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Helena?
About 1,070,522 fish have been stocked in Lake Helena across 28 recorded events since 1926, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Helena?
Fish stocked in Lake Helena average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.