Skyles Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1984 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Skyles Lake was last stocked April 14, 1984 with Cutthroat Trout. Skyles Lake has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1984, with about 188,002 fish stocked over that period.
When Skyles Lake is stocked
Skyles Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,046 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,825 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,080 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,990 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 19 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,142 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,063 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,178 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,960 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 416 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,020 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 1964 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,544 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,600 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,004 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,794 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,840 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1956 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1935 | Coho Salmon | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1935 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1934 | Rainbow Trout | 52,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1933 | Coho Salmon | 14,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1932 | Coho Salmon | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1931 | Chinook Salmon | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Skyles Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Skyles Lake was last stocked April 14, 1984 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Skyles Lake?
Skyles Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Skyles Lake stocked?
Skyles Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Skyles Lake stocked?
Skyles Lake is stocked intermittently — 27 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1984.
How many fish have been stocked in Skyles Lake?
About 188,002 fish have been stocked in Skyles Lake across 27 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Skyles Lake?
Fish stocked in Skyles Lake average about 4.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.