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Where Montana stocks golden trout

Montana has stocked golden trout in 3 waters on our record (3 stockings, 4,498 fish). The latest went into Basin Lake, 13 months ago (Oct 7, 2025). Most golden trout stockings come in October.

When golden trout are stocked in Montana

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct: 3 stocking days3OctNovDec
Golden trout stocking days in Montana by month. This month is shown in blue.

Montana waters stocked with golden trout

WaterCountyLast stockedStockingsFish
Basin LakelakePark CountyOct 7, 20251500
Big Butte LakelakeCarbon CountyOct 7, 20251998
Desolation LakelakeCarbon CountyOct 7, 202513,000

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