What species are stocked in Lower Jocko Lake?

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

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Lower Jocko Lake

23 records Last reported: May 19, 2004

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Lower Jocko Lake was on May 19, 2004: 7,460 Westslope Cutthroat Trout (3.02 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, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Records: 23 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

23 records from August 31, 1948 to May 19, 2004. 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.

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 19, 2004 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	7,460	3.02 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 4, 2003 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	7,712	3.3000000000000003 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 15, 2002 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	7,025	3.4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2001 1 record

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 26, 2001 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	7,009	3.3000000000000003 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1982 1 record

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 15, 1982 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	11,984	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 16, 1981 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	13,245	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 1 record

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 18, 1980 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	14,122	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 12, 1979 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	12,129	6 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 1 record

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 19, 1978 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	13,341	5 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 1 record

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 13, 1977 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	13,427	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 1 record

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 1976 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	12,012	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 10, 1975 reported	Cutthroat Trout	15,240	6 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1974 1 record

1974 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 22, 1974 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	15,000	6 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 27, 1973 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	15,004	7 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 1 record

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 3, 1972 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	15,000	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 1 record

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 21, 1971 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	5,131	5 in avg	Bozeman Fish Cultural Center	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1969 1 record

1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 16, 1969 reported	Cutthroat Trout	12,504	6 in avg	Creston National Fish 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	Cutthroat Trout	24,541	1 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1953 1 record

1953 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 23, 1953 reported	Cutthroat Trout	21,336	1 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1952 1 record

1952 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 16, 1952 reported	Cutthroat Trout	35,970	1 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1951 1 record

1951 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 22, 1951 reported	Cutthroat Trout	15,000		Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1950 1 record

1950 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 23, 1950 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,120	7 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1948 1 record

1948 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 31, 1948 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,800	6 in avg	Jocko 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.

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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