Missoula Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1964–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Missoula Lake was last stocked August 15, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Missoula Lake has 19 stocking records on file, spanning 1964–2024, with about 22,520 fish stocked over that period.
When Missoula Lake is stocked
Missoula Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Missoula Lake, freshest activity first.
French Lake
11 mi2 species · 8 records
Last stocked July 2021
Dalton Lake
12 mi2 species · 11 records
Last stocked July 2021
Trio Lakes
12 mi2 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2021
Superior Golf Course Pond
14 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked May 2003
Windfall Lake
10 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked August 2000
Moore Lake
10 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked August 1953
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 11 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,066 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,224 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,030 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Missoula Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Missoula Lake was last stocked August 15, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Missoula Lake?
Missoula Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Missoula Lake stocked?
Missoula Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Missoula Lake stocked?
Missoula Lake is stocked intermittently — 19 recorded stockings between 1964 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Missoula Lake?
About 22,520 fish have been stocked in Missoula Lake across 19 recorded events since 1964, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Missoula Lake?
Fish stocked in Missoula Lake average about 2.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.