Shay Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1941–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shay Lake was last stocked June 24, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Shay Lake has 77 stocking records on file, spanning 1941–2025, with about 241,854 fish stocked over that period.
When Shay Lake is stocked
Shay Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 29 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,024 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,013 | 3.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 3.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,198 | 3.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,998 | 3.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 4.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 3.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 3.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,009 | 4.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,041 | 4.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,011 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,229 | 3.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 3,120 | 0.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,024 | 4.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,065 | 4.13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 3,200 | 0.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 4.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 3,200 | 0.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,014 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,284 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2000 | Arctic Grayling | 1,650 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,313 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 950 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 986 | 5.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1997 | Arctic Grayling | 3,140 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,013 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1995 | Arctic Grayling | 3,860 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,062 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,982 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 3,000 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,037 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1991 | Arctic Grayling | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,050 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 653 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 945 | 8.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 403 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1987 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 2,012 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Shay Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shay Lake was last stocked June 24, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Shay Lake?
Shay Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Shay Lake stocked?
Shay Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Shay Lake stocked?
Shay Lake is stocked intermittently — 77 recorded stockings between 1941 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Shay Lake?
About 241,854 fish have been stocked in Shay Lake across 77 recorded events since 1941, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Shay Lake?
Fish stocked in Shay Lake average about 3.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.