What species are stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle?

On record: Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Cottonwood Lake, Middle

38 records Last reported: October 9, 2025

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Cottonwood Lake, Middle was on October 9, 2025: 1,000 Westslope Cutthroat Trout (5.63 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: Missoula
Species on record: Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Records: 38 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

38 records from July 7, 1943 to October 9, 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
October 9, 2025 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	1,000	5.63 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2024 1 record

2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 12, 2024 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	636	3.7800000000000002 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 8, 2005 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	660	5.51 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 20, 2004 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	600	5.88 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 23, 2003 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	600	5.4 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 26, 2002 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	300	10.4 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2001 1 record

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 6, 2001 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	600	9.5 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2000 1 record

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 9, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,006	10.5 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 18, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	10.6 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 7, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	11.6 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1997 1 record

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 29, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	700	11.9 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 2 records

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	11.3 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 22, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	11.3 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 24, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,096	10.3 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 6, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	900	11.1 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 1 record

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 11, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	10.6 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 2 records

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 14, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	10.3 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 13, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	10.3 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 1 record

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 15, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	10.200000000000001 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 1 record

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 17, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	11 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 16, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	11.4 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1988 1 record

1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 5, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,111	11.200000000000001 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 1 record

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 6, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	11.6 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1986 1 record

1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 8, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	11 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1985 1 record

1985 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 15, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	13 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1983 1 record

1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 24, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,035	11 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1982 1 record

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 27, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,008	12 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 13, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	10 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 1 record

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 15, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	10 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 18, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,040	10 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 1 record

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	996	9 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 1 record

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,020	8 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 1 record

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 19, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	990	11 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 9, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	11 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1974 1 record

1974 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 10, 1974 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	10 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 1 record

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 7, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,002	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1948 1 record

1948 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 19, 1948 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	5 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1943 1 record

1943 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 7, 1943 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	6 in avg	Washoe Park 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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