Moon Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2023 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Moon Lake was last stocked August 1, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout. Moon Lake has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2023, with about 199,184 fish stocked over that period.
When Moon Lake is stocked
Moon Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Moon Lake, freshest activity first.
Little Arch Lake
1 mi1 species · 12 records
Last stocked August 2025
Scat Lake
3 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked September 2017
Little Scat Lake
3 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked September 2017
Looking Glass Lake
4 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2014
Dewey Lake
3 mi2 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 1985
Froze-to-death Lake
2 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 1978
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,800 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,400 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,197 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,220 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,217 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,230 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1955 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,400 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,700 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1938 | Brook Trout | 1,040 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Moon Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Moon Lake was last stocked August 1, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Moon Lake?
Moon Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Moon Lake stocked?
Moon Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Moon Lake stocked?
Moon Lake is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Moon Lake?
About 199,184 fish have been stocked in Moon Lake across 22 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Moon Lake?
Fish stocked in Moon Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.