What species are stocked in Swazee Lake?

On record: Rainbow Trout, Tiger Muskellunge. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Swazee Lake

66 records Last reported: May 28, 2025

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Swazee Lake was on May 28, 2025: 1,000 Rainbow Trout (5.26 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: Lewis and Clark
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Tiger Muskellunge
Records: 66 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

66 records from August 24, 1954 to May 28, 2025. 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.

2025 1 record

2025 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 28, 2025 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5.26 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2024 1 record

2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 20, 2024 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.83 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2023 1 record

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 18, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.55 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2022 2 records

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 26, 2022 reported	Tiger Muskellunge	5	8.44 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 16, 2022 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2021 1 record

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 19, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	992	4.73 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2020 2 records

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 25, 2020 reported	Tiger Muskellunge	5	10.44 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 26, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.49 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2019 2 records

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 8, 2019 reported	Tiger Muskellunge	5	4.89 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 20, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.1 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 22, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	4.94 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 24, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2015 1 record

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 21, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.64 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,024	4.68 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 18, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5.6000000000000005 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
May 22, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.9 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
June 15, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 21, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 17, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 6, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5.2 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 20, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 18, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,250	4.6000000000000005 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
June 10, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.3 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 15, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 18, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.2 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 25, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	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 11, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.3 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
June 10, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	4.3 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
June 8, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5.8 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 30, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5 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
June 8, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,013	4.4 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 5, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,012	5.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1988 1 record

1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 29, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,025	4.9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 2 records

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 30, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,125	8.700000000000001 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 7, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,512	4.9 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 3, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,524	7 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
April 16, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,509	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
April 5, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	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
May 3, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,510	4 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
June 22, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,505	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 24, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,512	6 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
May 6, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,504	5 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
May 17, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,507	6 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 1 record

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 12, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,512	6 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
June 20, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,505	7 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
May 11, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,512	6 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 12, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,045	6 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1974 1 record

1974 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 28, 1974 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	6 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 15, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,064	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 1 record

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 16, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,300	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 2 records

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 1, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	750	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 1, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	525	11 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1970 1 record

1970 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 23, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,008	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1969 1 record

1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 28, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,070	5 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
July 26, 1968 reported	Rainbow Trout	700	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 8, 1968 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,225	3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1967 1 record

1967 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 15, 1967 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,100	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1966 1 record

1966 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 25, 1966 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,300	3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1965 2 records

1965 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 18, 1965 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,200	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 26, 1965 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,800	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1964 2 records

1964 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 19, 1964 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,700	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 14, 1964 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,970	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1963 1 record

1963 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 9, 1963 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,600	6 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1962 1 record

1962 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 27, 1962 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,080	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1960 1 record

1960 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 31, 1960 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,320	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1954 1 record

1954 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 24, 1954 reported	Rainbow Trout	200		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.

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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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