Shay Lake trout stocking
Lake County, Montana · lake · 3,474 ft elevation
Shay Lake was last stocked 17 months ago (Jun 24, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 24, 2025. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
17 months ago
Jun 24, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
1 stocking
since Jun 24, 2025
- Number 7 of 7 stocked waters in Lake County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Shay Lake
- This Afternoon48°FPartly Sunny3% rain · wind 6 mph
- Tonight27°FMostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog1% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Monday47°FSlight Chance Rain And Snow21% rain · wind 1 mph
- Monday Night33°FLight Rain95% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Tuesday46°FLight Rain Likely70% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday Night33°FPatchy Fog6% rain · wind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 2,024 | 2,024 | 3.7 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 2,024 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 24Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 2,024 | 3.7 in | Jocko River 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 Shay Lake?
Lake County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Shay Lake
- Van Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Peck Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Swan Pondlake · 7 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
- Fran Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Russ Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Holland Lakelake · 20 mistocked Sep 30, 2025
- Ninepipes Pond (Allentown)lake · 21 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Lindbergh Lakelake · 22 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
All stocked waters in Lake CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Shay Lake
- When was Shay Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 24, 2025 (rainbow trout, 2,024 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- Is Shay Lake stocked often?
- Number 7 of 7 stocked waters in Lake 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 Shay Lake?
- Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 2,024 fish).