Murray Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1927–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Murray Lake was last stocked June 10, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Murray Lake has 102 stocking records on file, spanning 1927–2026, with about 625,921 fish stocked over that period.
When Murray Lake is stocked
Murray Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 37 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Murray Lake, freshest activity first.
Little Beaver Lake
1 mi3 species · 66 records
Last stocked June 2026
Dollar Lake
2 mi4 species · 79 records
Last stocked June 2026
Woods Lake
2 mi2 species · 64 records
Last stocked May 2026
Whitefish Lake
4 mi8 species · 261 records
Last stocked April 2021
Spencer Lake
3 mi7 species · 52 records
Last stocked July 2012
Skyles Lake
3 mi4 species · 27 records
Last stocked April 1984
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,268 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2026 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2025 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 8,799 | 3.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 8,798 | 4.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2022 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,098 | 3.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 42 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 7,705 | 3.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 8,802 | 4.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 8,801 | 4.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 7,772 | 3.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 4.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 8,800 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2016 | Brook Trout | 2,021 | 1.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 8,806 | 3.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,217 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,907 | 3.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 149 | 2.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 690 | 2.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,257 | 2.48" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 7,992 | 4.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 8,767 | 3.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 4,368 | 4.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 4,408 | 4.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 8,690 | 3.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 8,733 | 3.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 9,120 | 3.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 8,015 | 4.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 6,569 | 4.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,083 | 3.86" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 5,140 | 3.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 18, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 6,038 | 3.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,672 | 3.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 3.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,728 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 4,598 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 5,460 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,478 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 3,321 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,086 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,997 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 4,504 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 4,550 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Showing 50 of 102 stocking records.
Frequently asked
When was Murray Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Murray Lake was last stocked June 10, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Murray Lake?
Murray Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Murray Lake stocked?
Murray Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Murray Lake stocked?
Murray Lake is stocked intermittently — 102 recorded stockings between 1927 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Murray Lake?
About 625,921 fish have been stocked in Murray Lake across 102 recorded events since 1927, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Murray Lake?
Fish stocked in Murray Lake average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.