Medicine Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Medicine Lake was last stocked June 6, 2025 with Northern Pike. Medicine Lake has 82 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2025, with about 9,534,878 fish stocked over that period.
When Medicine Lake is stocked
Medicine Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Medicine Lake, freshest activity first.
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8 mi3 species · 15 records
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Olsen Pond 1
9 mi1 species · 22 records
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Engdahl Cottonwood Reservoir
10 mi2 species · 7 records
Last stocked July 2003
Engdahl Reservoir 2
14 mi2 species · 13 records
Last stocked May 1995
Carpenter Creek Reservoir
17 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 1994
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | Northern Pike | 12,397 | 3.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2025 | Northern Pike | 182,000 | 1.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2025 | Northern Pike | 252,000 | 1.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 2.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2022 | Northern Pike | 1,211 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2022 | Northern Pike | 105,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2020 | Northern Pike | 3,784 | 3.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2020 | Northern Pike | 7,310 | 3.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2018 | Northern Pike | 4,586 | 3.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2018 | Northern Pike | 2,476 | 3.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2018 | Northern Pike | 188,500 | 0.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2016 | Northern Pike | 14,305 | 2.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2016 | Northern Pike | 500,000 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,030 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2012 | Northern Pike | 32,201 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2012 | Northern Pike | 381,500 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2012 | Northern Pike | 119,000 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2011 | Northern Pike | 30,724 | 2.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2011 | Northern Pike | 9,294 | 2.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2011 | Northern Pike | 32,000 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2011 | Northern Pike | 291,000 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2011 | Northern Pike | 504,000 | 0.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,030 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1998 | Northern Pike | 800,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1996 | Northern Pike | 100,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,030 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1989 | Northern Pike | 150,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,998 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 1984 | Yellow Perch | 1,648 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1984 | Yellow Perch | 3,976 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1982 | Northern Pike | 85,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1982 | Walleye | 90,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1980 | Walleye | 90,100 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1980 | Northern Pike | 133,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1979 | Northern Pike | 175,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1979 | Northern Pike | 176,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1978 | Northern Pike | 42,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1978 | Northern Pike | 179,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1976 | Northern Pike | 75,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1973 | Walleye | 17,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1972 | Yellow Perch | 1,115 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,870 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,650 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1971 | Northern Pike | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1970 | Northern Pike | 1,860 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1970 | Northern Pike | 560 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1969 | Northern Pike | 360 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1969 | Northern Pike | 1,000,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Medicine Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Medicine Lake was last stocked June 6, 2025 with Northern Pike.
What fish species are stocked in Medicine Lake?
Medicine Lake is stocked with Northern Pike, Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Golden Trout, Arctic Grayling, Bluegill, Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, and Crappie.
What time of year is Medicine Lake stocked?
Medicine Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Medicine Lake stocked?
Medicine Lake is stocked intermittently — 82 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Medicine Lake?
About 9,534,878 fish have been stocked in Medicine Lake across 82 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Medicine Lake?
Fish stocked in Medicine Lake average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.