Skags Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1923–1981 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Skags Lake was last stocked June 15, 1981 with Rainbow Trout. Skags Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1923–1981, with about 185,649 fish stocked over that period.
When Skags Lake is stocked
Skags Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 5,238 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 5,100 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 4,012 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 10,030 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 29,393 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 10,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,560 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,976 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1956 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1938 | Coho Salmon | 11,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 56,540 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1923 | Chinook Salmon | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Skags Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Skags Lake was last stocked June 15, 1981 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Skags Lake?
Skags Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Skags Lake stocked?
Skags Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Skags Lake stocked?
Skags Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1923 and 1981.
How many fish have been stocked in Skags Lake?
About 185,649 fish have been stocked in Skags Lake across 13 recorded events since 1923, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Skags Lake?
Fish stocked in Skags Lake average about 2.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.