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Last reported stocking
The latest reported stocking at Rainbow Lake was on September 30, 2025: 2,700 Westslope Cutthroat Trout (2 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.
Counties Lincoln, Sanders, Flathead, Beaverhead, Granite, Lake, Carbon Species on record Westslope Cutthroat Trout , Golden Trout , Rainbow Trout , Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout , Cutthroat Trout , Coho Salmon , Walleye , Brook Trout , Salmon , Largemouth Bass , Arctic Grayling Records 276 records Official source Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report Location map
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Get stocking alerts for this water Looking for a different Rainbow Lake? Also on record: Rainbow Lake (Custer County, Idaho) · Rainbow Lake (Idaho County, Idaho) · Rainbow Lake (Valley County, Idaho) · Rainbow Lake (Gratiot County, Michigan) · Rainbow Lake (Kalkaska County, Michigan)
Agency records
Stocking history 276 records from June 25, 1932 to September 30, 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 September 30, 2025 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2,700 2 in avg Sekokini Springs Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2024 4 records 2024 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 1, 2024 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2,700 2 in avg Sekokini Springs Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 24, 2024 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 1.6600000000000001 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 9, 2024 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 1.5 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 6, 2024 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 1.5 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2023 1 record 2023 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 19, 2023 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2,700 1.98 in avg Sekokini Springs Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2022 1 record 2022 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 25, 2022 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 996 1.31 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2021 3 records 2021 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 4, 2021 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 1.99 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 10, 2021 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 2 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 13, 2021 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 2 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2019 1 record 2019 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 5, 2019 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3,000 1.37 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2018 1 record 2018 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 1, 2018 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 2.43 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2017 2 records 2017 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 6, 2017 reported Golden Trout 1,000 1.33 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 29, 2017 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 1.99 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2015 1 record 2015 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 28, 2015 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 986 1.6500000000000001 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2014 3 records 2014 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 21, 2014 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 634 2.11 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 4, 2014 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,051 1.45 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 4, 2014 reported Golden Trout 1,000 1 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2013 1 record 2013 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 5, 2013 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 999 1.1 in avg Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2012 3 records 2012 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 18, 2012 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 922 2.07 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 14, 2012 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 1.81 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 5, 2012 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 1.81 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2011 2 records 2011 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 5, 2011 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 2.21 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 8, 2011 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,013 1.52 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2010 1 record 2010 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 22, 2010 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 827 1.27 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2009 3 records 2008 3 records 2008 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 11, 2008 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 996 1.9000000000000001 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 6, 2008 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 2 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 28, 2008 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 1.28 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2007 5 records 2007 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 9, 2007 reported Rainbow Trout 2,709 8.8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 8, 2007 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 1.85 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 25, 2007 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,020 1.3 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 26, 2007 reported Rainbow Trout 16,728 7 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 7, 2007 reported Rainbow Trout 1,119 4.0600000000000005 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2006 2 records 2006 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 27, 2006 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 900 1.83 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 25, 2006 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,012 1.29 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2005 2 records 2005 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 12, 2005 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 995 1.32 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 5, 2005 reported Rainbow Trout 1,128 3.81 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2004 2 records 2004 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 6, 2004 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,000 2.33 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 13, 2004 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,037 1.24 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2003 4 records 2003 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 21, 2003 reported Rainbow Trout 1,995 4.15 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 31, 2003 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,000 1.8 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 30, 2003 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,128 1.41 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 5, 2003 reported Rainbow Trout 1,046 3.69 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2002 1 record 2002 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 31, 2002 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,023 2 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2001 2 records 2001 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 7, 2001 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 1.7 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 29, 2001 reported Rainbow Trout 1,040 2.7 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2000 4 records 2000 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 15, 2000 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 750 2.4 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 26, 2000 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,009 1.5 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 7, 2000 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 948 1.2 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 10, 2000 reported Rainbow Trout 2,135 3.9 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1999 2 records 1999 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 27, 1999 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,034 1.4000000000000001 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 24, 1999 reported Rainbow Trout 2,014 3.9 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1998 2 records 1998 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 20, 1998 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 995 1.1 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 5, 1998 reported Rainbow Trout 2,032 3.6 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 15, 1997 reported Rainbow Trout 2,004 4 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1996 3 records 1996 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 28, 1996 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2,074 1.5 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 14, 1996 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,000 2.3000000000000003 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 13, 1996 reported Rainbow Trout 2,004 3.5 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 May 10, 1995 reported Rainbow Trout 2,048 2.2 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1994 3 records 1993 1 record 1993 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 9, 1993 reported Rainbow Trout 2,004 4.5 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1992 3 records 1991 2 records 1991 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 22, 1991 reported Rainbow Trout 1,433 5.4 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 22, 1991 reported Rainbow Trout 581 4.6000000000000005 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1990 3 records 1990 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 28, 1990 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2,086 1.4000000000000001 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 17, 1990 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 600 4 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 11, 1990 reported Rainbow Trout 2,000 4.9 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 4, 1989 reported Rainbow Trout 1,814 4.8 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1988 4 records 1988 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 27, 1988 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2,060 1.8 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 9, 1988 reported Rainbow Trout 1,505 4.4 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 5, 1988 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,014 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 13, 1988 reported Rainbow Trout 1,719 4.6000000000000005 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 14, 1987 reported Rainbow Trout 2,023 4 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1986 2 records 1986 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 27, 1986 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2,000 2 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 13, 1986 reported Rainbow Trout 2,012 4 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1985 2 records 1985 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 28, 1985 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,184 4 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 16, 1985 reported Rainbow Trout 2,036 5 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1984 3 records 1983 2 records 1983 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 13, 1983 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,548 1 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 19, 1983 reported Rainbow Trout 2,006 5 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1982 3 records 1981 4 records 1981 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 28, 1981 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,504 2 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 28, 1981 reported Rainbow Trout 2,010 5 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 14, 1981 reported Rainbow Trout 11,000 7 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 8, 1981 reported Rainbow Trout 3,000 7 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1980 4 records 1980 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 8, 1980 reported Rainbow Trout 10,005 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 29, 1980 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,500 6 in avg Murray Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 5, 1980 reported Rainbow Trout 2,013 4 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 8, 1980 reported Rainbow Trout 13,335 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1979 5 records 1979 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 15, 1979 reported Rainbow Trout 10,001 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 29, 1979 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 3, 1979 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3,000 1 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 16, 1979 reported Rainbow Trout 2,014 5 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 17, 1979 reported Rainbow Trout 14,118 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1978 5 records 1978 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 18, 1978 reported Rainbow Trout 10,700 10 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 22, 1978 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3,000 1 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 3, 1978 reported Rainbow Trout 2,016 4 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 6, 1978 reported Rainbow Trout 5,800 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 5, 1978 reported Rainbow Trout 8,200 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1977 5 records 1977 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 29, 1977 reported Rainbow Trout 4,564 9 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 29, 1977 reported Rainbow Trout 6,941 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 15, 1977 reported Rainbow Trout 1,798 4 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 11, 1977 reported Rainbow Trout 2,207 6 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 21, 1977 reported Rainbow Trout 14,028 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1976 6 records 1976 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 22, 1976 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 9,950 2 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 21, 1976 reported Rainbow Trout 9,996 7 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 16, 1976 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,513 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 14, 1976 reported Rainbow Trout 500 20 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 12, 1976 reported Rainbow Trout 500 20 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 1, 1976 reported Rainbow Trout 14,060 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1975 7 records 1975 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 9, 1975 reported Rainbow Trout 9,181 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 29, 1975 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 4,600 1 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 12, 1975 reported Rainbow Trout 1,995 5 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 23, 1975 reported Rainbow Trout 600 20 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 23, 1975 reported Rainbow Trout 400 20 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1975 reported Rainbow Trout 7,016 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1975 reported Rainbow Trout 6,764 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1974 5 records 1974 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 13, 1974 reported Rainbow Trout 3,696 9 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 12, 1974 reported Rainbow Trout 4,620 9 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 18, 1974 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 1,078 4 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 5, 1974 reported Rainbow Trout 7,206 7 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 5, 1974 reported Rainbow Trout 7,182 8 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1973 5 records 1973 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 19, 1973 reported Rainbow Trout 9,750 11 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 23, 1973 reported Rainbow Trout 2,000 4 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 6, 1973 reported Rainbow Trout 600 20 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks March 30, 1973 reported Rainbow Trout 850 18 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks March 22, 1973 reported Rainbow Trout 13,594 9 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1972 8 records 1972 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 10, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 3,000 7 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 14, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 8,473 11 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 13, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 3,121 10 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 9, 1972 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout 4,508 2 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 8, 1972 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,530 3 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 12, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 700 18 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 12, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 700 18 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks March 23, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 12,540 9 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1971 10 records 1971 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 12, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 4,281 8 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 12, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 5,720 8 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 3, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 2,000 10 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 3,120 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 3,120 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 3,120 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 3,146 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 12, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 500 19 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 12, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 500 19 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 12, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 500 19 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1970 11 records 1970 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source November 9, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 3,528 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 8, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 3,920 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 8, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 3,920 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 1, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 3,640 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 28, 1970 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,000 4 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 29, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 2,085 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 29, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 100 16 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 27, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 3,640 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 27, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 3,388 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 904 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 3,388 10 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1969 8 records 1969 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source November 6, 1969 reported Cutthroat Trout 5,500 2 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 8, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 7,094 8 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 8, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 7,000 8 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 2, 1969 reported Cutthroat Trout 2,304 1 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 18, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 1,800 4 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 5, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 727 17 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 5, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 751 17 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 5, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 5,000 6 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1968 4 records 1968 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 10, 1968 reported Cutthroat Trout 2,472 1 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 9, 1968 reported Rainbow Trout 2,040 5 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 2, 1968 reported Rainbow Trout 6,000 4 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 27, 1968 reported Rainbow Trout 29,000 4 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1967 1 record 1967 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 17, 1967 reported Rainbow Trout 2,670 2 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1966 5 records 1966 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source November 17, 1966 reported Rainbow Trout 60,817 4 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 31, 1966 reported Rainbow Trout 26,478 4 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks October 10, 1966 reported Rainbow Trout 8,680 7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 20, 1966 reported Cutthroat Trout 1,000 3 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 18, 1966 reported Rainbow Trout 2,080 2 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1965 2 records 1965 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 7, 1965 reported Rainbow Trout 4,070 5 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 19, 1965 reported Rainbow Trout 3,920 8 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1964 2 records 1964 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 16, 1964 reported Rainbow Trout 1,700 6 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 18, 1964 reported Rainbow Trout 18,003 7 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1963 2 records 1963 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 15, 1963 reported Rainbow Trout 1,702 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 8, 1963 reported Rainbow Trout 19,802 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1962 2 records 1962 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 6, 1962 reported Rainbow Trout 17,983 5 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 31, 1962 reported Rainbow Trout 1,699 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1961 3 records 1960 4 records 1960 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 19, 1960 reported Cutthroat Trout 5,000 1 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 1, 1960 reported Rainbow Trout 11,592 Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 11, 1960 reported Rainbow Trout 11,021 Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 1, 1960 reported Rainbow Trout 2,009 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1959 4 records 1959 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 13, 1959 reported Cutthroat Trout 5,000 1 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 6, 1959 reported Cutthroat Trout 3,000 1 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 22, 1959 reported Rainbow Trout 105,280 2 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 24, 1959 reported Rainbow Trout 2,016 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1958 3 records 1957 2 records 1957 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 30, 1957 reported Cutthroat Trout 2,640 1 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 28, 1957 reported Rainbow Trout 2,040 5 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1956 1 record 1956 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 21, 1956 reported Rainbow Trout 2,002 5 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1955 11 records 1955 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 14, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 2,015 4 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 10, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 6,708 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 10, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 7,800 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 9, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 6,500 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 9, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 7,800 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 8, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 7,000 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 8, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 8,400 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 7, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 7,560 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 7, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 8,120 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 6, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 8,120 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 6, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 7,000 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1954 3 records 1953 4 records 1953 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 10, 1953 reported Rainbow Trout 15,200 1 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 13, 1953 reported Rainbow Trout 4,368 2 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 31, 1953 reported Coho Salmon 2,400 1 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 31, 1953 reported Coho Salmon 2,400 1 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1952 2 records 1951 6 records 1951 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 30, 1951 reported Walleye 800,000 McNiel Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 25, 1951 reported Brook Trout 400 Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 25, 1951 reported Rainbow Trout 500 Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 25, 1951 reported Brook Trout 960 Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 25, 1951 reported Rainbow Trout 288 Jocko River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 25, 1951 reported Brook Trout 280 Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1950 3 records 1949 3 records 1948 3 records 1946 1 record 1946 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 15, 1946 reported Rainbow Trout 3,320 3 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1945 2 records 1944 2 records 1943 2 records 1942 2 records 1940 1 record 1940 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source April 16, 1940 reported Coho Salmon 25,000 2 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1939 2 records 1938 2 records 1937 1 record 1937 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 19, 1937 reported Rainbow Trout 32,500 2 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1936 3 records 1935 1 record 1935 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 31, 1935 reported Coho Salmon 35,000 2 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1934 6 records 1934 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 31, 1934 reported Rainbow Trout 65,520 2 in avg Polsen Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 30, 1934 reported Rainbow Trout 20,000 2 in avg Polsen Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 29, 1934 reported Rainbow Trout 12,500 4 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 27, 1934 reported Rainbow Trout 750 7 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 13, 1934 reported Rainbow Trout 10,080 1 in avg Polsen Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 12, 1934 reported Rainbow Trout 10,080 1 in avg Polsen Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1933 1 record 1933 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 6, 1933 reported Rainbow Trout 37,440 2 in avg Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1932 5 records 1932 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source November 21, 1932 reported Rainbow Trout 30,000 3 in avg Hamilton Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks November 4, 1932 reported Rainbow Trout 30,000 3 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 25, 1932 reported Coho Salmon 3,000 3 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 13, 1932 reported Coho Salmon 3,000 3 in avg Libby Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 25, 1932 reported Rainbow Trout 7,000 4 in avg Libby 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 2026-07-24 . This check date is not a stocking date.
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