Wood Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Wood Lake was last stocked May 21, 2026 with Cutthroat Trout. Wood Lake has 107 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2026, with about 810,275 fish stocked over that period.
When Wood Lake is stocked
Wood Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 50 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Wood Lake, freshest activity first.
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Bean Lake
8 mi4 species · 124 records
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Elk Creek
10 mi4 species · 270 records
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Meridith Lake
8 mi1 species · 2 records
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Ford Creek
10 mi3 species · 55 records
Last stocked June 1965
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,700 | 4.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,475 | 4.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 4, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 2.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,572 | 5.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 9.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,700 | 5.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,700 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 5.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,700 | 5.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,025 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 3,014 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 3,003 | 5.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,997 | 5.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,140 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Wood Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Wood Lake was last stocked May 21, 2026 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Wood Lake?
Wood Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Trout (unspecified), Brown Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Wood Lake stocked?
Wood Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Wood Lake stocked?
Wood Lake is stocked intermittently — 107 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Wood Lake?
About 810,275 fish have been stocked in Wood Lake across 107 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Wood Lake?
Fish stocked in Wood Lake average about 5.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.