Spill Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1949–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spill Lake was last stocked May 7, 1968 with Rainbow Trout. Spill Lake has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1949–1968, with about 162,916 fish stocked over that period.
When Spill Lake is stocked
Spill Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Spill Lake, freshest activity first.
Mcgilvray Lake
1 mi3 species · 43 records
Last stocked June 2006
Sawdust Lake
3 mi3 species · 20 records
Last stocked May 1970
East Bass Lake
3 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked May 1968
Basham Lake
1 mi1 species · 13 records
Last stocked May 1968
Grayling Lake Number One
1 mi3 species · 22 records
Last stocked April 1966
Pratt Lake
3 mi2 species · 18 records
Last stocked April 1966
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 920 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,032 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 99,849 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 1,993 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,998 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,984 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1953 | Brook Trout | 294 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1952 | Arctic Grayling | 37,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1949 | Brook Trout | 1,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 765 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Spill Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spill Lake was last stocked May 7, 1968 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Spill Lake?
Spill Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Spill Lake stocked?
Spill Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Spill Lake stocked?
Spill Lake is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1949 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in Spill Lake?
About 162,916 fish have been stocked in Spill Lake across 20 recorded events since 1949, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Spill Lake?
Fish stocked in Spill Lake average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.