Van Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1938–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Van Lake was last stocked June 10, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Van Lake has 134 stocking records on file, spanning 1938–2026, with about 643,468 fish stocked over that period.
When Van Lake is stocked
Van Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 39 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,998 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 8.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 16.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,019 | 8.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 35 | 15.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,102 | 7.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,042 | 7.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 35 | 15.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 6,003 | 4.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 35 | 16.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,107 | 7.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 35 | 19.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,034 | 7.13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 204 | 17.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 4,744 | 3.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,433 | 4.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 476 | 10.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 17.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 3.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 11.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 11.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 16.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 12.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,540 | 4.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 4,959 | 3.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 18.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 11.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 125 | 10.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,478 | 3.82" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 88 | 23.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 10 | 29.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 102 | 12.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 4.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 876 | 4.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,631 | 3.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 5,214 | 4.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 4, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 15.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 4,762 | 3.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 5, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 148 | 16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,498 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 30, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 144 | 15.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 5,400 | 3.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Van Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Van Lake was last stocked June 10, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Van Lake?
Van Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Van Lake stocked?
Van Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Van Lake stocked?
Van Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 134 recorded stockings between 1938 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Van Lake?
About 643,468 fish have been stocked in Van Lake across 134 recorded events since 1938, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Van Lake?
Fish stocked in Van Lake average about 8.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.