Salmon Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Salmon Lake was last stocked May 8, 2024 with Kokanee. Salmon Lake has 86 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2024, with about 3,613,087 fish stocked over that period.
When Salmon Lake is stocked
Salmon Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Kokanee | 43,014 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2023 | Kokanee | 32,356 | 2.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2022 | Kokanee | 50,001 | 2.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2021 | Kokanee | 43,560 | 2.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2020 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2019 | Kokanee | 50,007 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2017 | Kokanee | 19,872 | 2.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2016 | Kokanee | 15,012 | 2.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2015 | Kokanee | 15,444 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,707 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,008 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2013 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2012 | Kokanee | 50,516 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2011 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2011 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 5.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2010 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 5.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2009 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,260 | 4.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2008 | Kokanee | 49,258 | 2.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2007 | Kokanee | 50,122 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2006 | Kokanee | 53,184 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 4.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2005 | Kokanee | 58,280 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2004 | Kokanee | 58,130 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2003 | Kokanee | 50,403 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2002 | Kokanee | 50,400 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,490 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2001 | Kokanee | 51,040 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1995 | Kokanee | 215,147 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1993 | Kokanee | 54,600 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1983 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1981 | Kokanee | 35,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,112 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 555 | 13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,601 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,693 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,926 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1980 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 4, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Salmon Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Salmon Lake was last stocked May 8, 2024 with Kokanee.
What fish species are stocked in Salmon Lake?
Salmon Lake is stocked with Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Salmon Lake stocked?
Salmon Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Salmon Lake stocked?
Salmon Lake is stocked intermittently — 86 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Salmon Lake?
About 3,613,087 fish have been stocked in Salmon Lake across 86 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Salmon Lake?
Fish stocked in Salmon Lake average about 3.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.