Montana stocking report
Shelf Lake
18 records Last stocked: August 4, 2024
The short answer
Shelf Lake was last stocked on August 4, 2024: 1,000 Westslope Cutthroat Trout (1.5 in avg).
Location map
Shelf Lake location context
Shelf LakeFlathead County Beaver LakeFlathead County Little Beaver LakeFlathead County Snappys PondFlathead County Dollar LakeFlathead County
Pins use the finest location published with the stocking record. County-level pins show area context, not an exact access point; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
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Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2024 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.5 in avg | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| July 14, 2021 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2 in avg | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| August 8, 2012 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1 in avg | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| August 7, 2009 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1 in avg | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| July 26, 2006 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,022 | 1.29 in avg | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| July 31, 2003 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,033 | 1.3 in avg | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| July 24, 2000 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 994 | 1.5 in avg | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| July 28, 1997 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,033 | 1.5 in avg | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| August 16, 1996 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 2,084 | 1.4000000000000001 in avg | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| August 12, 1993 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1.1 in avg | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| August 21, 1990 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 2,119 | 1.3 in avg | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| August 26, 1987 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 2,024 | 1.8 in avg | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| August 19, 1983 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 567 | 1 in avg | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| July 11, 1979 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1 in avg | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| August 20, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,913 | 2 in avg | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| August 25, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,500 | 1 in avg | Hamilton |
| July 30, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | Hamilton | |
| September 22, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | Hamilton |
Records shown exactly as published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Last updated: .
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