Surprise Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1968–1993 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Surprise Lake was last stocked August 9, 1993 with Cutthroat Trout. Surprise Lake has 5 stocking records on file, spanning 1968–1993, with about 3,808 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Surprise Lake, freshest activity first.
Basin Lake
1 mi2 species · 9 records
Last stocked October 2025
Stash Lake
0 mi1 species · 6 records
Last stocked August 2023
Little Washtub Lake (Washtub Lake)
2 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 2022
Nymph Lake
2 mi2 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 2022
Fossil Lake
2 mi1 species · 18 records
Last stocked July 2017
Fulcrum Lake
2 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2016
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 708 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,300 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Surprise Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Surprise Lake was last stocked August 9, 1993 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Surprise Lake?
Surprise Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Surprise Lake stocked?
Surprise Lake is stocked intermittently — 5 recorded stockings between 1968 and 1993.
How many fish have been stocked in Surprise Lake?
About 3,808 fish have been stocked in Surprise Lake across 5 recorded events since 1968, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Surprise Lake?
Fish stocked in Surprise Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.