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Lake Frances
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Around Lake Frances
Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Lake Frances is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 25 times between 2000 and 2026. Every recorded release has been walleye. 1,097,513 walleye have gone in across 25 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Lake Frances. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
25 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 10,200 | 2.2" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 4,600 | 1.6" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 73,000 | 1.4" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 50,000 | 1.1" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 10,274 | 2.5" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 51,000 | 1.2" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 11,247 | 2.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 19,584 | 1.8" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 19,584 | 1.8" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 50,640 | 1.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 52,453 | 1.6" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 9,921 | 2.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 25. Stocking records for Lake Frances published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
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