Turtle Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1933–2008 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Turtle Lake was last stocked May 21, 2008 with Cutthroat Trout. Turtle Lake has 47 stocking records on file, spanning 1933–2008, with about 165,985 fish stocked over that period.
When Turtle Lake is stocked
Turtle Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in April — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Turtle Lake, freshest activity first.
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4 mi1 species · 4 records
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6 mi1 species · 11 records
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Fatty Lake
7 mi1 species · 18 records
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South Woodward Cr Lake 2
7 mi1 species · 5 records
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Ducharme Lake
7 mi1 species · 11 records
Last stocked July 2022
South Woodward Cr Lake 1
7 mi1 species · 14 records
Last stocked August 2012
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,063 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,055 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,043 | 4.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,751 | 3.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,356 | 3.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,495 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,500 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,004 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,940 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 3,990 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 4,042 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,558 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,992 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 1,238 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 20, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,965 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 4,997 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 4, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,455 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 1, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,455 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 20" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,492 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,523 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1966 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1964 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,289 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,488 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,240 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1934 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1933 | Largemouth Bass | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Turtle Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Turtle Lake was last stocked May 21, 2008 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Turtle Lake stocked?
Turtle Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in April.
How often is Turtle Lake stocked?
Turtle Lake is stocked intermittently — 47 recorded stockings between 1933 and 2008.
How many fish have been stocked in Turtle Lake?
About 165,985 fish have been stocked in Turtle Lake across 47 recorded events since 1933, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Turtle Lake?
Fish stocked in Turtle Lake average about 7.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.