Margaret Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1948–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Margaret Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Margaret Lake has 26 stocking records on file, spanning 1948–2024, with about 73,624 fish stocked over that period.
When Margaret Lake is stocked
Margaret Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 17 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 745 | 2.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 490 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 18 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 10.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,786 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 490 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 490 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 490 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 534 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 490 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,170 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,830 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 529 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1955 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,760 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Margaret Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Margaret Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Margaret Lake?
Margaret Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Margaret Lake stocked?
Margaret Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Margaret Lake stocked?
Margaret Lake is stocked intermittently — 26 recorded stockings between 1948 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Margaret Lake?
About 73,624 fish have been stocked in Margaret Lake across 26 recorded events since 1948, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Margaret Lake?
Fish stocked in Margaret Lake average about 2.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.