Nelson Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1939–1941 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Nelson Lake was last stocked August 11, 1941 with Cutthroat Trout. Nelson Lake has 2 stocking records on file, spanning 1939–1941, with about 5,060 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Nelson Lake, freshest activity first.
Piquett Lake
10 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 2008
Chaffin Lake
8 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1990
Kerlee Lake
11 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked August 1990
Painted Rocks Reservior
9 mi3 species · 45 records
Last stocked June 1984
Lake Crystal
2 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked August 1977
Lake Turbid
2 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1969
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,560 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Nelson Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Nelson Lake was last stocked August 11, 1941 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Nelson Lake?
Nelson Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Nelson Lake stocked?
Nelson Lake is stocked intermittently — 2 recorded stockings between 1939 and 1941.
How many fish have been stocked in Nelson Lake?
About 5,060 fish have been stocked in Nelson Lake across 2 recorded events since 1939, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.