Mcdonald Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1924–2008 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mcdonald Lake was last stocked June 23, 2008 with Cutthroat Trout. Mcdonald Lake has 113 stocking records on file, spanning 1924–2008, with about 777,214 fish stocked over that period.
When Mcdonald Lake is stocked
Mcdonald Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 25 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,001 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,062 | 8.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 5,277 | 6.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,159 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 9,363 | 5.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,144 | 3.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,093 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,070 | 2.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,520 | 3.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 6,003 | 3.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,127 | 3.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 5,022 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,339 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 5,700 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,067 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,286 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,714 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,028 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,015 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 9,955 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 10,998 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 4,771 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 10,003 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 5,005 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 10,018 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,050 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 10,226 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 498 | 21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 424 | 22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 9,988 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 4,839 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,360 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 312 | 20" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 9,275 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 627 | 20" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Mcdonald Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mcdonald Lake was last stocked June 23, 2008 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Mcdonald Lake?
Mcdonald Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Mcdonald Lake stocked?
Mcdonald Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Mcdonald Lake stocked?
Mcdonald Lake has been stocked about 1 times a year — 113 recorded stockings between 1924 and 2008.
How many fish have been stocked in Mcdonald Lake?
About 777,214 fish have been stocked in Mcdonald Lake across 113 recorded events since 1924, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Mcdonald Lake?
Fish stocked in Mcdonald Lake average about 7.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.