Lake Josephine Fish Stocking
Montana · 1987–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Josephine was last stocked September 4, 2025 with Bluegill. Lake Josephine has 42 stocking records on file, spanning 1987–2025, with about 231,754 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Josephine is stocked
Lake Josephine is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 22 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Josephine, freshest activity first.
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4 mi3 species · 57 records
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Lake Elmo
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Laurel Pond
13 mi4 species · 200 records
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Canyon Creek Pond
5 mi3 species · 30 records
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Shiloh Conservation Pond 2
5 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked August 2024
Transwestern Pond
4 mi2 species · 5 records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 | Bluegill | 2,500 | 1.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2023 | Bluegill | 2,500 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 100 | 8.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 1.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.79" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2020 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 1.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2020 | Yellow Perch | 1,593 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 1,174 | 2.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2019 | Yellow Perch | 3,000 | 2.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 125 | 3.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2019 | Smallmouth Bass | 50 | 12.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 3.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 200 | 2.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2015 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2015 | Tiger Trout | 60 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 2011 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 2008 | Channel Catfish | 1,068 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2007 | Tiger Trout | 8 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2006 | Tiger Trout | 20 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2003 | Largemouth Bass | 9,540 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1994 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1993 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1993 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1992 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1991 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1991 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1987 | Largemouth Bass | 39,816 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lake Josephine last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Josephine was last stocked September 4, 2025 with Bluegill.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Josephine?
Lake Josephine is stocked with Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Tiger Trout, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch, and Smallmouth Bass.
What time of year is Lake Josephine stocked?
Lake Josephine is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Lake Josephine stocked?
Lake Josephine is stocked intermittently — 42 recorded stockings between 1987 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Josephine?
About 231,754 fish have been stocked in Lake Josephine across 42 recorded events since 1987, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Josephine?
Fish stocked in Lake Josephine average about 2.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.