When was Barker Lake, Lower last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 17, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 1,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Barker Lake, Lower stocked often?

Number 10 of 12 stocked waters in Deer Lodge County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Barker Lake, Lower?

Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 1,500 fish).

Barker Lake, Lower trout stocking

Deer Lodge County, Montana · lake · 7,951 ft elevation

Barker Lake, Lower was last stocked 14 months ago (Sep 17, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 17, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

14 months ago

Sep 17, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 17, 2025

Number 10 of 12 stocked waters in Deer Lodge County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Barker Lake, Lower

Overnight
20°F
Mostly Clear
wind 15 mph
Friday
36°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 12 to 16 mph
Friday Night
28°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 14 to 22 mph
Saturday
43°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 7 to 18 mph
Saturday Night
31°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 9 to 25 mph
Sunday
39°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 8 to 25 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Westslope cutthroat trout	1	1,500	1,500	2.1 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 1,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Sep 17Latest Wednesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	1,500	2.1 in	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

From Montana fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is Barker Lake, Lower?

Deer Lodge County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Barker Lake, Lower

Barker Lake, Upperlake · 1 mistocked Sep 25, 2025
Duck Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 2, 2025
Amc Wildlife Pond (; Hog Hole)lake · 6 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Georgetown Lakelake · 10 mistocked Sep 8, 2026
Echo Lakelake · 11 mistocked Sep 8, 2026
East Fork Reservoirlake · 12 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
French Creekstream · 13 mistocked Jun 4, 2025
Warm Springs Gravel Pitlake · 16 mistocked Jun 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Deer Lodge County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Barker Lake, Lower

When was Barker Lake, Lower last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 17, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 1,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Barker Lake, Lower stocked often?: Number 10 of 12 stocked waters in Deer Lodge County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Barker Lake, Lower?: Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 1,500 fish).