Avalanche Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1950–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Avalanche Lake was last stocked July 29, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Avalanche Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1950–2024, with about 80,111 fish stocked over that period.
When Avalanche Lake is stocked
Avalanche Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Avalanche Lake, freshest activity first.
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9 mi1 species · 16 records
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14 mi2 species · 2 records
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North Fork Bear Creek
6 mi2 species · 18 records
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North Fork Bear Creek Lake 11
8 mi2 species · 6 records
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Carpenter Lake
7 mi1 species · 1 records
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Crevice Creek
5 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked August 1952
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,440 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,390 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 991 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,100 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,180 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Avalanche Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Avalanche Lake was last stocked July 29, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Avalanche Lake?
Avalanche Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Avalanche Lake stocked?
Avalanche Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Avalanche Lake stocked?
Avalanche Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1950 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Avalanche Lake?
About 80,111 fish have been stocked in Avalanche Lake across 14 recorded events since 1950, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Avalanche Lake?
Fish stocked in Avalanche Lake average about 9.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.