Upper Nelson Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1960–1982 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Upper Nelson Lake was last stocked August 21, 1982 with Cutthroat Trout. Upper Nelson Lake has 2 stocking records on file, spanning 1960–1982, with about 4,700 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Upper Nelson Lake, freshest activity first.
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2 mi2 species · 19 records
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Fourmile Basin Lake 4
4 mi2 species · 4 records
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Storm Lake Creek
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Lake Of The Isle
2 mi1 species · 4 records
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Haggin Lake
3 mi2 species · 8 records
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,700 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Upper Nelson Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Upper Nelson Lake was last stocked August 21, 1982 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Upper Nelson Lake?
Upper Nelson Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Upper Nelson Lake stocked?
Upper Nelson Lake is stocked intermittently — 2 recorded stockings between 1960 and 1982.
How many fish have been stocked in Upper Nelson Lake?
About 4,700 fish have been stocked in Upper Nelson Lake across 2 recorded events since 1960, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Upper Nelson Lake?
Fish stocked in Upper Nelson Lake average about 1.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.