Skytop Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1984–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Skytop Lake was last stocked September 30, 2024 with Golden Trout. Skytop Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1984–2024, with about 8,828 fish stocked over that period.
When Skytop Lake is stocked
Skytop Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
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Other stocked waters near Skytop 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Golden Trout | 500 | 1.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 498 | 1.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 2017 | Golden Trout | 500 | 1.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 2011 | Golden Trout | 500 | 1.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 2009 | Golden Trout | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 8 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2007 | Golden Trout | 750 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1990 | Golden Trout | 540 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1990 | Golden Trout | 540 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1984 | Golden Trout | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Skytop Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Skytop Lake was last stocked September 30, 2024 with Golden Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Skytop Lake?
Skytop Lake is stocked with Golden Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Skytop Lake stocked?
Skytop Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Skytop Lake stocked?
Skytop Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1984 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Skytop Lake?
About 8,828 fish have been stocked in Skytop Lake across 16 recorded events since 1984, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Skytop Lake?
Fish stocked in Skytop Lake average about 1.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.