What species are stocked in Rock Lake?

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

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Rock Lake

71 records Last reported: September 27, 2023

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Rock Lake was on September 27, 2023: 1,105 Rainbow Trout (4.43 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, Park, Sanders
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout
Records: 71 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Agency records

Stocking history

71 records from May 14, 1925 to September 27, 2023. 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.

2023 1 record

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 27, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,105	4.43 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2022 1 record

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 15, 2022 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,245	4.22 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2021 1 record

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 20, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,102	3.91 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2020 2 records

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 24, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	40	4.21 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
September 24, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,060	4.0600000000000005 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2019 2 records

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 30, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	4.24 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 30, 2019 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,250	2.7 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 20, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,001	4.17 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 27, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,001	4.33 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2016 1 record

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 23, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,097	4.26 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2015 1 record

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 8, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	3.21 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
November 12, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.93 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 29, 2013 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,200	2.8000000000000003 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 22, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,047	9.040000000000001 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 19, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,104	2.79 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2010 2 records

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 17, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	281	3.29 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 26, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	829	9.13 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 8, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,113	3.88 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2008 2 records

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 10, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	529	3.62 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 9, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,074	7.05 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2007 2 records

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 30, 2007 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,500	2.75 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 14, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,035	3.15 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2006 2 records

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 23, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	106	6.66 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 8, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,037	6.5 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
September 28, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	837	3.65 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 26, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,027	7.0600000000000005 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2004 2 records

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 15, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,021	4.14 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 19, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,002	8.11 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 3 records

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 23, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,064	4.17 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 11, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,747	2.59 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 24, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,028	7.73 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 29, 2002 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	7.7 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2001 3 records

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 20, 2001 reported	Rainbow Trout	785	4.1 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 6, 2001 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,500	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 24, 2001 reported	Rainbow Trout	744	2.7 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2000 2 records

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 22, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,119	4.1 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 15, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	514	8.3 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1999 2 records

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 4, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	847	4.5 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 15, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	551	3.2 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 28, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	511	4 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1997 1 record

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 8, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,037	3.9 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 13, 1996 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,500	2.3000000000000003 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1995 2 records

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 21, 1995 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,500	1.9000000000000001 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 19, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,024	2.4 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 26, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,065	4.1 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 2 records

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 1, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,512	4.7 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 10, 1993 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,500	2.2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 22, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,818	3.5 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 1 record

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 10, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,808	3.8000000000000003 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 8, 1989 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,500	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1983 1 record

1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 2, 1983 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,538	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 6, 1981 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,511	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 1 record

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 24, 1978 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,500	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 1 record

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 10, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,620	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1970 2 records

1970 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 26, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,443	10 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 21, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,558	10 in avg	Jocko River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1968 1 record

1968 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 2, 1968 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,050	7 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 18, 1967 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	8 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1965 2 records

1965 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 29, 1965 reported	Rainbow Trout	8,000	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 4, 1965 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,062	7 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1964 1 record

1964 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 24, 1964 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,003	7 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1963 3 records

1963 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 19, 1963 reported	Cutthroat Trout	2,500	3 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 19, 1963 reported	Cutthroat Trout	2,500	3 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 16, 1963 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,013	6 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1962 1 record

1962 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 9, 1962 reported	Rainbow Trout	20,992	2 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1961 1 record

1961 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 26, 1961 reported	Rainbow Trout	22,172	2 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1947 1 record

1947 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 11, 1947 reported	Cutthroat Trout	11,700		Emigrant	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1945 1 record

1945 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 25, 1945 reported	Cutthroat Trout	20,480		Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1935 1 record

1935 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 22, 1935 reported	Rainbow Trout	8,000	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1934 1 record

1934 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 15, 1934 reported	Cutthroat Trout	10,000		Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1925 1 record

1925 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 14, 1925 reported	Brook Trout	7,650		Flathead Lake Salmon 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 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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