Spotted Bear Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spotted Bear Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Spotted Bear Lake has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–2024, with about 125,668 fish stocked over that period.
When Spotted Bear Lake is stocked
Spotted Bear Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Spotted Bear Lake, freshest activity first.
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Rose Creek
9 mi3 species · 14 records
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Bond Lake
11 mi1 species · 4 records
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String Creek
8 mi2 species · 8 records
Last stocked May 1951
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,997 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 519 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,004 | 1.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,038 | 1.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,134 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,446 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,267 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,038 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,191 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,014 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,595 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,320 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,913 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,592 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 38,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Spotted Bear Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spotted Bear Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Spotted Bear Lake?
Spotted Bear Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Spotted Bear Lake stocked?
Spotted Bear Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Spotted Bear Lake stocked?
Spotted Bear Lake is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1932 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Spotted Bear Lake?
About 125,668 fish have been stocked in Spotted Bear Lake across 24 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Spotted Bear Lake?
Fish stocked in Spotted Bear Lake average about 1.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.