What species are stocked in Star Lake?

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

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Star Lake

23 records Last reported: August 5, 2025

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Star Lake was on August 5, 2025: 1,185 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout (2.34 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: Park
Species on record: Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Records: 23 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

23 records from August 23, 1940 to August 5, 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
August 5, 2025 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,185	2.34 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2022 1 record

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 26, 2022 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	3,000	2.68 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2021 1 record

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 21, 2021 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,190	2.83 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
July 30, 2018 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	3,000	2.34 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2016 1 record

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 20, 2016 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	2.4 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 28, 2014 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	3,000	2.3000000000000003 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
July 30, 2012 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	2.4 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 28, 2009 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	3,000	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2008 2 records

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 22, 2008 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	2.35 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 22, 2008 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,300	2.35 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 7, 2007 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	2,350	1.25 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 5, 2004 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	2.33 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2000 1 record

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 8, 2000 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	2.1 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 12, 1996 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	2.3000000000000003 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
July 28, 1992 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	1.9000000000000001 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1988 1 record

1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 3, 1988 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	789	2.1 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 1 record

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 18, 1984 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	800	2 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 1 record

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 7, 1980 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	825	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 1 record

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 10, 1976 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	790	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1970 1 record

1970 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 27, 1970 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,000	3 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1964 1 record

1964 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 14, 1964 reported	Cutthroat Trout	4,060	4 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1959 1 record

1959 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 3, 1959 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,575	3 in avg	Hamilton	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1940 1 record

1940 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 23, 1940 reported	Brook Trout	10,000	3 in avg	Unknown	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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