Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk South Friend Lake fishing
South Friend Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Coho salmon. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 8, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 35
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.4 in
- Elevation
- 327 ft
Fish at South Friend Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho salmon Confirmed present How South Friend Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
Fish stocked in 1992
5,570
Fish stocked in 1993
5,570
Fish stocked in 1994
5,570
Fish stocked in 1995
5,570
Fish stocked in 1996
5,570
Fish stocked in 1999
5,600
Fish stocked in 2000
5,545
Fish stocked in 2001
5,600
Fish stocked in 2002
6,300
Fish stocked in 2003
2,812
Fish stocked in 2004
5,613
Fish stocked in 2005
6,600
Fish stocked in 2006
5,714
Fish stocked in 2007
5,600
Fish stocked in 2008
6,500
Fish stocked in 2009
5,600
Fish stocked in 2010
5,600
Fish stocked in 2011
5,645
Fish stocked in 2012
6,800
Fish stocked in 2013
7,800
Fish stocked in 2014
8,000
Fish stocked in 2015
9,000
Fish stocked in 2016
6,358
Fish stocked in 2017
8,400
Fish stocked in 2018
5,734
Fish stocked in 2019
6,608
Fish stocked in 2020
5,954
Fish stocked in 2021
6,082
Fish stocked in 2022
10,401
Fish stocked in 2023
7,042
Fish stocked in 2024
6,401
Fish stocked in 2025
6,399
Fish stocked in 2026
6,400
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 6,400 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 6,399 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 6,401 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 7,042 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 20, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 6,401 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 6,082 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 31, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,954 | 2.7 in | report |
| October 7, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 6,608 | 4.8 in | report |
| July 11, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 5,734 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 8,400 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 8, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 6,358 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 7, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 30, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 3 in | report |
| June 27, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| September 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 7,800 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 28, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 6,800 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 16, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 5,645 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 16, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 24, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 29, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 6,500 | 2 in | report |
| August 17, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 23, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 5,714 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 18, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 6,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 18, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,613 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 25, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,812 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 19, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 6,300 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 21, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 2, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 5,545 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 10, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 23, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 5,570 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 27, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 5,570 | 2 in | report |
| July 26, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 5,570 | 2 in | report |
| July 26, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 5,570 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 14, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 5,570 | 2.1 in | report |
Access and facts
Reached from a pullout on the south side of the Parks Highway at mile 99.3, then a short trail to the lake; the access sign reads South Montana. Public access is limited because most of the shoreline is private. Shallow, about 15 ft at its deepest.
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Common questions
What fish are at South Friend Lake?
Fishing South Friend Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 35 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Coho salmon is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is South Friend Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
How big are the fish stocked at South Friend Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at South Friend Lake average 2.4 in.
How do you get on South Friend Lake?
Reached from a pullout on the south side of the Parks Highway at mile 99.3, then a short trail to the lake; the access sign reads South Montana. Public access is limited because most of the shoreline is private. Shallow, about 15 ft at its deepest.
Which lakes near South Friend Lake were stocked more recently?
Tigger Lake (10 mi) and X Lake (11.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Tigger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and X Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.