North Fish Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fish Lake was last stocked August 9, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. North Fish Lake has 32 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–2024, with about 131,741 fish stocked over that period.
When North Fish Lake is stocked
North Fish Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 17 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near North Fish Lake, freshest activity first.
Middle Fish Lake
1 mi1 species · 24 records
Last stocked August 2024
South Fish Lake
1 mi1 species · 23 records
Last stocked August 2024
Hoskins Lake
3 mi2 species · 55 records
Last stocked August 2024
Vinal Lake
5 mi1 species · 69 records
Last stocked August 2024
Mt Henry Lake
3 mi2 species · 8 records
Last stocked August 2014
Boulder Lake 1
7 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 2012
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,250 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 996 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 991 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,035 | 1.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 24 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,073 | 0.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 914 | 1.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,006 | 1.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 996 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,007 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,020 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 995 | 1.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,128 | 1.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,476 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,032 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,160 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,024 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,900 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,640 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was North Fish Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fish Lake was last stocked August 9, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in North Fish Lake?
North Fish Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is North Fish Lake stocked?
North Fish Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is North Fish Lake stocked?
North Fish Lake is stocked intermittently — 32 recorded stockings between 1942 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in North Fish Lake?
About 131,741 fish have been stocked in North Fish Lake across 32 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in North Fish Lake?
Fish stocked in North Fish Lake average about 1.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.