Pyramid Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1950–2016 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Pyramid Lake was last stocked August 24, 2016 with Cutthroat Trout. Pyramid Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1950–2016, with about 35,622 fish stocked over that period.
When Pyramid Lake is stocked
Pyramid Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 12 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 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,002 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 7 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,089 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,024 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,007 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Pyramid Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Pyramid Lake was last stocked August 24, 2016 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Pyramid Lake?
Pyramid Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Pyramid Lake stocked?
Pyramid Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Pyramid Lake stocked?
Pyramid Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1950 and 2016.
How many fish have been stocked in Pyramid Lake?
About 35,622 fish have been stocked in Pyramid Lake across 15 recorded events since 1950, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Pyramid Lake?
Fish stocked in Pyramid Lake average about 1.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.