Mountain Goat Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1969–2022 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mountain Goat Lake was last stocked July 26, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout. Mountain Goat Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1969–2022, with about 13,397 fish stocked over that period.
When Mountain Goat Lake is stocked
Mountain Goat Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Mountain Goat Lake, freshest activity first.
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Throop Lake
4 mi3 species · 6 records
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Hairpin Lake
3 mi1 species · 2 records
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Hellroaring Lake 6
4 mi2 species · 8 records
Last stocked August 2006
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,525 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,012 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 310 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Mountain Goat Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Mountain Goat Lake was last stocked July 26, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Mountain Goat Lake?
Mountain Goat Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Mountain Goat Lake stocked?
Mountain Goat Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Mountain Goat Lake stocked?
Mountain Goat Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1969 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Mountain Goat Lake?
About 13,397 fish have been stocked in Mountain Goat Lake across 13 recorded events since 1969, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Mountain Goat Lake?
Fish stocked in Mountain Goat Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.