What species are stocked in Ester Lake?

On record: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Ester Lake

41 records Last reported: July 13, 2023

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Ester Lake was on July 13, 2023: 4,000 Walleye (1.97 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

County: Phillips
Species on record: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike
Records: 41 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

41 records from May 27, 1954 to July 13, 2023. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

2023 1 record

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 13, 2023 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.97 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2022 1 record

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 30, 2022 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.4000000000000001 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2021 1 record

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 2021 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.3 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2020 1 record

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 23, 2020 reported	Walleye	4,203	1.72 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2019 1 record

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 9, 2019 reported	Walleye	4,505	1.83 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 6, 2018 reported	Walleye	4,006	2.02 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 2017 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.52 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2016 1 record

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 23, 2016 reported	Walleye	4,031	1.57 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2015 1 record

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 22, 2015 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.55 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 26, 2014 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.57 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 9, 2013 reported	Walleye	4,001	1.83 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 27, 2012 reported	Walleye	4,084	1.9000000000000001 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 19, 2011 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.9000000000000001 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 30, 2010 reported	Walleye	3,999	1.62 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 1, 2009 reported	Walleye	4,054	2 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 10, 2007 reported	Walleye	3,952	1.9000000000000001 in avg	Fort Peck Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 23, 2005 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 22, 2004 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.35 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 3, 2002 reported	Walleye	4,000	1.4000000000000001 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2000 2 records

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 9, 2000 reported	Walleye	100,000	0.2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 9, 2000 reported	Walleye	300,000	0.2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 1, 1998 reported	Walleye	100,000	0.2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 20, 1996 reported	Walleye	7,099	1.3 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 1994 reported	Walleye	7,000	1.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 1 record

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 1993 reported	Walleye	7,000	1.2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 1 record

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 11, 1984 reported	Walleye	10,000	2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1982 1 record

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 19, 1982 reported	Largemouth Bass	10,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 2 records

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 7, 1977 reported	Walleye	7,500	1 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 19, 1977 reported	Northern Pike	5,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 1 record

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 3, 1976 reported	Northern Pike	8,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1968 1 record

1968 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 2, 1968 reported	Northern Pike	50,000		Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1965 1 record

1965 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 29, 1965 reported	Walleye	750,000		Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1963 1 record

1963 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 4, 1963 reported	Walleye	64,000	1 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1961 2 records

1961 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 7, 1961 reported	Walleye	100,000		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 26, 1961 reported	Walleye	50,000		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1960 2 records

1960 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 18, 1960 reported	Walleye	50,000		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 6, 1960 reported	Northern Pike	20,000		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1958 1 record

1958 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 26, 1958 reported	Northern Pike	50,000		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1957 1 record

1957 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 22, 1957 reported	Walleye	50,000		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1956 1 record

1956 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 21, 1956 reported	Walleye	100,000		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1954 1 record

1954 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 27, 1954 reported	Northern Pike	40,172		McNiel	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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