Spoon Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1924–2017 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spoon Lake was last stocked June 3, 2017 with Cutthroat Trout. Spoon Lake has 105 stocking records on file, spanning 1924–2017, with about 638,037 fish stocked over that period.
When Spoon Lake is stocked
Spoon Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 45 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 3, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,655 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,822 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,858 | 4.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,010 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 706 | 9.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 708 | 4.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,535 | 8.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,888 | 4.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 238 | 7.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 8.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,482 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,115 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,514 | 4.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 505 | 8.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,728 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 333 | 8.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,976 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 311 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,731 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,176 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,312 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,135 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,041 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,302 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 933 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,068 | 8.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,842 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,022 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,001 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,998 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,954 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,999 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,011 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,952 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,007 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,008 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,004 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,009 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,024 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,060 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,835 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,240 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Spoon Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spoon Lake was last stocked June 3, 2017 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Spoon Lake?
Spoon Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Spoon Lake stocked?
Spoon Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Spoon Lake stocked?
Spoon Lake is stocked intermittently — 105 recorded stockings between 1924 and 2017.
How many fish have been stocked in Spoon Lake?
About 638,037 fish have been stocked in Spoon Lake across 105 recorded events since 1924, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Spoon Lake?
Fish stocked in Spoon Lake average about 5.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.