Montana stocking report
Ester Lake
41 records Last stocked: July 13, 2023
The short answer
Ester Lake was last stocked on July 13, 2023: 4,000 Walleye (1.97 in avg).
Location map
Ester Lake location context
Ester LakePhillips County Dry Lake ReservoirPhillips County Hump LakePhillips County Paleface ReservoirPhillips County PR 035Phillips 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2023 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.97 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 30, 2022 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.4000000000000001 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 21, 2021 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.3 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 23, 2020 | Walleye | 4,203 | 1.72 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| July 9, 2019 | Walleye | 4,505 | 1.83 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| July 6, 2018 | Walleye | 4,006 | 2.02 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 21, 2017 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.52 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 23, 2016 | Walleye | 4,031 | 1.57 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 22, 2015 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.55 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 26, 2014 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.57 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| July 9, 2013 | Walleye | 4,001 | 1.83 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 27, 2012 | Walleye | 4,084 | 1.9000000000000001 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| July 19, 2011 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.9000000000000001 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 30, 2010 | Walleye | 3,999 | 1.62 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| July 1, 2009 | Walleye | 4,054 | 2 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| July 10, 2007 | Walleye | 3,952 | 1.9000000000000001 in avg | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| June 23, 2005 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.6 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| June 22, 2004 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.35 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 3, 2002 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.4000000000000001 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| May 9, 2000 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0.2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| May 9, 2000 | Walleye | 300,000 | 0.2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| May 1, 1998 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0.2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| June 20, 1996 | Walleye | 7,099 | 1.3 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| June 14, 1994 | Walleye | 7,000 | 1.5 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| June 14, 1993 | Walleye | 7,000 | 1.2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| April 11, 1984 | Walleye | 10,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 19, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| June 7, 1977 | Walleye | 7,500 | 1 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| May 19, 1977 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| June 3, 1976 | Northern Pike | 8,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| May 2, 1968 | Northern Pike | 50,000 | Miles City - Federal | |
| May 29, 1965 | Walleye | 750,000 | Miles City - Federal | |
| June 4, 1963 | Walleye | 64,000 | 1 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| June 7, 1961 | Walleye | 100,000 | McNiel | |
| April 26, 1961 | Walleye | 50,000 | McNiel | |
| May 18, 1960 | Walleye | 50,000 | McNiel | |
| May 6, 1960 | Northern Pike | 20,000 | McNiel | |
| April 26, 1958 | Northern Pike | 50,000 | McNiel | |
| May 22, 1957 | Walleye | 50,000 | McNiel | |
| May 21, 1956 | Walleye | 100,000 | McNiel | |
| May 27, 1954 | Northern Pike | 40,172 | McNiel |
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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