Swimming Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1952–1972 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Swimming Lake was last stocked May 10, 1972 with Rainbow Trout. Swimming Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1952–1972, with about 10,030 fish stocked over that period.
When Swimming Lake is stocked
Swimming Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Swimming Lake, freshest activity first.
Round Lake
2 mi4 species · 59 records
Last stocked May 2026
Plummer Lake
1 mi3 species · 4 records
Last stocked September 1971
Sawdust Lake
1 mi3 species · 20 records
Last stocked May 1970
Harbin Lake
0 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked May 1968
East Bass Lake
1 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked May 1968
Double Lake
1 mi3 species · 21 records
Last stocked April 1966
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 560 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 347 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 190 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 189 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,166 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 992 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1953 | Brook Trout | 480 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 272 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Swimming Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Swimming Lake was last stocked May 10, 1972 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Swimming Lake?
Swimming Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Swimming Lake stocked?
Swimming Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Swimming Lake stocked?
Swimming Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1952 and 1972.
How many fish have been stocked in Swimming Lake?
About 10,030 fish have been stocked in Swimming Lake across 15 recorded events since 1952, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Swimming Lake?
Fish stocked in Swimming Lake average about 5.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.