Mission Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mission Lake was last stocked May 12, 2026 with Brown Trout. Mission Lake has 179 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2026, with about 3,847,546 fish stocked over that period.
When Mission Lake is stocked
Mission Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 52 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Mission Lake, freshest activity first.
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10 mi2 species · 82 records
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Cut Bank Creek
19 mi4 species · 285 records
Last stocked July 2009
Four Horns Lake
15 mi3 species · 74 records
Last stocked September 2008
Cemetary Lake
18 mi1 species · 8 records
Last stocked July 2008
Magee Lake
16 mi2 species · 12 records
Last stocked June 1997
Badger Creek
6 mi3 species · 127 records
Last stocked August 1991
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Brown Trout | 12,892 | 3.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2025 | Brown Trout | 11,748 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2024 | Brown Trout | 11,435 | 3.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2023 | Brown Trout | 13,241 | 3.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2021 | Brown Trout | 11,373 | 4.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2019 | Brown Trout | 10,467 | 4.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2017 | Brown Trout | 17,849 | 4.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2016 | Brown Trout | 15,100 | 4.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2015 | Brown Trout | 14,153 | 4.13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2015 | Brown Trout | 688 | 4.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2014 | Brown Trout | 15,094 | 3.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2013 | Brown Trout | 14,998 | 3.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2012 | Brown Trout | 15,071 | 3.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2011 | Brown Trout | 15,155 | 4.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2010 | Brown Trout | 16,500 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2009 | Brown Trout | 10,001 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 21,423 | 6.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2008 | Brown Trout | 15,001 | 4.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 32,057 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 26,863 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 24,188 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 6,111 | 6.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 94 | 11.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2007 | Brown Trout | 7,967 | 3.82" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 49,385 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 31,576 | 5.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 50,555 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 22,134 | 5.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 50,503 | 5.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2005 | Brown Trout | 11,160 | 3.86" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2002 | Brown Trout | 6,188 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2002 | Kokanee | 73,835 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2002 | Kokanee | 127,542 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 50,788 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 30,257 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 9,936 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 22,905 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 17,412 | 5.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2000 | Brown Trout | 10,075 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1999 | Brown Trout | 8,942 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 40,545 | 6.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 6,736 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 50,057 | 5.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 34,800 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 20,070 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 33,320 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 30,976 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 50,602 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 44,202 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 50,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Mission Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mission Lake was last stocked May 12, 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Mission Lake?
Mission Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Mission Lake stocked?
Mission Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Mission Lake stocked?
Mission Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 179 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Mission Lake?
About 3,847,546 fish have been stocked in Mission Lake across 179 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Mission Lake?
Fish stocked in Mission Lake average about 5.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.