Montana stocking report
Cairn Lake
Last reported stocking
The latest reported stocking at Cairn Lake was on July 24, 1968: 10,010 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout (3 in avg).
Record last checked: . This is not a stocking date.
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.
Location map
Cairn Lake location context
Pins appear only when the record includes coordinates; they are not verified access points. Shaded counties show area context only. Waters without coordinates stay in the list without a pin; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
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Stocking history
2 records from August 29, 1955 to July 24, 1968. 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.
1968 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1968 reported | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout | 10,010 | 3 in avg | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
1955 1 record
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 1955 reported | Golden Trout | 4,800 | 1 in avg | Yellowstone River 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 . This check date is not a stocking date.
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