Lower Sky Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1960–2021 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lower Sky Lake was last stocked August 11, 2021 with Cutthroat Trout. Lower Sky Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1960–2021, with about 43,599 fish stocked over that period.
When Lower Sky Lake is stocked
Lower Sky Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lower Sky Lake, freshest activity first.
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7 mi2 species · 43 records
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5 mi1 species · 2 records
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Snowshoe Lake
6 mi1 species · 8 records
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Flower Creek Lake, Middle
6 mi1 species · 14 records
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Savage Lake
8 mi6 species · 47 records
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North Fork Keeler Creek
9 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 1977
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,005 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 995 | 1.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,022 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,029 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,119 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,080 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1960 | Golden Trout | 1,050 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lower Sky Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lower Sky Lake was last stocked August 11, 2021 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lower Sky Lake?
Lower Sky Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Golden Trout.
What time of year is Lower Sky Lake stocked?
Lower Sky Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Lower Sky Lake stocked?
Lower Sky Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1960 and 2021.
How many fish have been stocked in Lower Sky Lake?
About 43,599 fish have been stocked in Lower Sky Lake across 14 recorded events since 1960, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lower Sky Lake?
Fish stocked in Lower Sky Lake average about 1.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.