Montana stocking report
Desolation Lake
10 records Last stocked: October 7, 2025
The short answer
Desolation Lake was last stocked on October 7, 2025: 3,000 Golden Trout (1.3800000000000001 in avg).
Location map
Desolation Lake location context
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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 | 3,000 | 1.3800000000000001 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 11, 2017 | Golden Trout | 3,140 | 1.09 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 11, 2012 | Golden Trout | 3,100 | 0.8 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 6, 2005 | Golden Trout | 3,140 | 1.1 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 22, 1992 | Golden Trout | 2,048 | 1.6 in avg | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| September 12, 1991 | Golden Trout | 1,245 | 0.9 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| July 29, 1991 | Golden Trout | 784 | 4.7 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| September 24, 1982 | Golden Trout | 3,250 | 1 in avg | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| September 24, 1982 | Golden Trout | 3,250 | 1 in avg | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| August 18, 1982 | Golden Trout | 5,530 | 4 in avg | Washoe Park 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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