What species are stocked in Lake Shel-oole?

On record: Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Montana stocking report

Lake Shel-oole

50 records Last reported: September 15, 2021

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Lake Shel-oole was on September 15, 2021: 2,065 Largemouth Bass (3.24 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: Toole
Species on record: Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Records: 50 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

50 records from July 10, 1968 to September 15, 2021. 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.

2021 1 record

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 15, 2021 reported	Largemouth Bass	2,065	3.24 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2020 1 record

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 28, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	3.49 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2019 1 record

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 25, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	4.5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	3.5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 5, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	3.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 20, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	6,700	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1997 1 record

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 13, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,500	3.9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 2 records

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 20, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	4.1 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 29, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	4.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 4, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,500	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 3, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,500	4.4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 1 record

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 4, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,515	3.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 28, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,509	3.8000000000000003 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 1 record

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 8, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,511	4.4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 1 record

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 2, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,500	4.2 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 15, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,945	5.4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 1 record

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 29, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,500	4.6000000000000005 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1986 1 record

1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 9, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,500	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1985 1 record

1985 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 6, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,499	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 1 record

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,687	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1983 1 record

1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 1, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,506	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout 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	Rainbow Trout	7,690	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 5, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,500	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 1 record

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 5, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,520	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 7, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,035	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 2 records

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 13, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,508	6 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 6, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,100	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 1 record

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 5, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,060	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 1 record

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 21, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,015	3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 2 records

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 12, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 12, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,080	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1974 2 records

1974 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 16, 1974 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,520	7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 16, 1974 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 3 records

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 25, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,650	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 8, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,540	7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 8, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,036	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 3 records

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 22, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,920	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 20, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,360	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 20, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,350	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 3 records

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 22, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,560	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 15, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,560	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 15, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,300	3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1970 3 records

1970 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 10, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,540	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 6, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,530	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 6, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,080	2 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1969 3 records

1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 7, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,295	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 14, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,010	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 14, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,970	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1968 2 records

1968 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 12, 1968 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,512	8 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 10, 1968 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	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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