Ringstveit Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1960–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ringstveit Lake was last stocked May 12, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Ringstveit Lake has 52 stocking records on file, spanning 1960–2025, with about 71,600 fish stocked over that period.
When Ringstveit Lake is stocked
Ringstveit Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 29 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Ringstveit Lake, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 28, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 31, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1986 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1979 | Largemouth Bass | 450 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 24, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1969 | Largemouth Bass | 450 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 4, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Ringstveit Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ringstveit Lake was last stocked May 12, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ringstveit Lake?
Ringstveit Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Ringstveit Lake stocked?
Ringstveit Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Ringstveit Lake stocked?
Ringstveit Lake is stocked intermittently — 52 recorded stockings between 1960 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Ringstveit Lake?
About 71,600 fish have been stocked in Ringstveit Lake across 52 recorded events since 1960, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ringstveit Lake?
Fish stocked in Ringstveit Lake average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.