Mckelvey Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1959–2022 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mckelvey Lake was last stocked September 25, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout. Mckelvey Lake has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 1959–2022, with about 27,333 fish stocked over that period.
When Mckelvey Lake is stocked
Mckelvey Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Mckelvey Lake, freshest activity first.
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4 mi1 species · 1 records
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4 mi2 species · 22 records
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Mine Lake
0 mi1 species · 4 records
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Lady Of The Lake
2 mi1 species · 11 records
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Bell Lake
4 mi1 species · 15 records
Last stocked July 2022
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 450 | 1.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 19 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,023 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 511 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,007 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 991 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,002 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,168 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,095 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1965 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,221 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1965 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,221 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,650 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,844 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Mckelvey Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mckelvey Lake was last stocked September 25, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Mckelvey Lake?
Mckelvey Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Mckelvey Lake stocked?
Mckelvey Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Mckelvey Lake stocked?
Mckelvey Lake is stocked intermittently — 27 recorded stockings between 1959 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Mckelvey Lake?
About 27,333 fish have been stocked in Mckelvey Lake across 27 recorded events since 1959, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Mckelvey Lake?
Fish stocked in Mckelvey Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.