Montana stocking report
Big Butte Lake
7 records Last stocked: October 7, 2025
The short answer
Big Butte Lake was last stocked on October 7, 2025: 998 Golden Trout (1.3800000000000001 in avg).
Location map
Big Butte Lake location context
Big Butte LakeCarbon County Greenough LakeCarbon County Wild Bill LakeCarbon County Cooney ReservoirCarbon County Desolation LakeCarbon County
Pins use the finest location published with the stocking record. County-level pins show area context, not an exact access point; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Golden Trout | 998 | 1.3800000000000001 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 11, 2017 | Golden Trout | 2,210 | 1.09 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 11, 2012 | Golden Trout | 2,200 | 0.8 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 6, 2005 | Golden Trout | 2,210 | 1.1 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 22, 1992 | Golden Trout | 1,440 | 1.6 in avg | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| August 18, 1982 | Golden Trout | 5,600 | 4 in avg | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| July 30, 1968 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 3 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Records shown exactly as published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Last updated: .
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