Spencer Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1929–2012 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spencer Lake was last stocked July 25, 2012 with Largemouth Bass. Spencer Lake has 52 stocking records on file, spanning 1929–2012, with about 301,108 fish stocked over that period.
When Spencer Lake is stocked
Spencer Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in July — 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 3,200 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 3,200 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 3,200 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 2,100 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 3,200 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 987 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 63 | 18.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 14.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 16.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,075 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 21 | 26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 32 | 19.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 125 | 15.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 10 | 25.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,027 | 5.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 28 | 21.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 13.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 2,474 | 6.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,999 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,907 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,060 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,980 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,024 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,016 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1970 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,356 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,121 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 1964 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,603 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,355 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,608 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,006 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,648 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1956 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,940 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1948 | Brook Trout | 7,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1935 | Arctic Grayling | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1935 | Coho Salmon | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1933 | Coho Salmon | 15,552 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1932 | Coho Salmon | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Spencer Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spencer Lake was last stocked July 25, 2012 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Spencer Lake?
Spencer Lake is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, Brook Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Spencer Lake stocked?
Spencer Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in July.
How often is Spencer Lake stocked?
Spencer Lake is stocked intermittently — 52 recorded stockings between 1929 and 2012.
How many fish have been stocked in Spencer Lake?
About 301,108 fish have been stocked in Spencer Lake across 52 recorded events since 1929, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Spencer Lake?
Fish stocked in Spencer Lake average about 6.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.