Murphy Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Murphy Lake was last stocked August 8, 2024 with Largemouth Bass. Murphy Lake has 43 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2024, with about 370,668 fish stocked over that period.
When Murphy Lake is stocked
Murphy Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 18,140 | 1.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 4,164 | 3.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 6,500 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 35 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 10,600 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 16,300 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 103 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 50 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,530 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 360 | 13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,260 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,120 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 360 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 685 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 680 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 587 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,972 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,890 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 6,037 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 4, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,040 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,180 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1944 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1942 | Brook Trout | 2,850 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1931 | Chinook Salmon | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Murphy Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Murphy Lake was last stocked August 8, 2024 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Murphy Lake?
Murphy Lake is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Murphy Lake stocked?
Murphy Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Murphy Lake stocked?
Murphy Lake is stocked intermittently — 43 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Murphy Lake?
About 370,668 fish have been stocked in Murphy Lake across 43 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Murphy Lake?
Fish stocked in Murphy Lake average about 5.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.