Lake Shel-oole Fish Stocking
Montana · 1968–2021 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Shel-oole was last stocked September 15, 2021 with Largemouth Bass. Lake Shel-oole has 50 stocking records on file, spanning 1968–2021, with about 212,378 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Shel-oole is stocked
Lake Shel-oole is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 20 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Shel-oole, freshest activity first.
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25 mi5 species · 181 records
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Cut Bank Creek
17 mi4 species · 285 records
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Two Medicine River
17 mi2 species · 72 records
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Winginaw Coulee
17 mi1 species · 2 records
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Fowler Reservoir
24 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked May 1976
Dupuyer Creek
26 mi3 species · 71 records
Last stocked August 1972
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 2,065 | 3.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 3.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 6,700 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 7,515 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 7,509 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 7,511 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 7,945 | 5.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 7,499 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 7,687 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 7,506 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 7,690 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 7,520 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 5,035 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,508 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 5,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 5,060 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 5,015 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 3,080 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 1,520 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,650 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,036 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,540 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,920 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 3,360 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,540 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 3,080 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,530 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,295 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,970 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,512 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lake Shel-oole last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Shel-oole was last stocked September 15, 2021 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Shel-oole?
Lake Shel-oole is stocked with Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Lake Shel-oole stocked?
Lake Shel-oole is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Lake Shel-oole stocked?
Lake Shel-oole is stocked intermittently — 50 recorded stockings between 1968 and 2021.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Shel-oole?
About 212,378 fish have been stocked in Lake Shel-oole across 50 recorded events since 1968, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Shel-oole?
Fish stocked in Lake Shel-oole average about 5.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.