Big Hawk Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1941–2023 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Hawk Lake was last stocked July 15, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout. Big Hawk Lake has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1941–2023, with about 68,564 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Hawk Lake is stocked
Big Hawk Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Big Hawk Lake, freshest activity first.
Handkerchief Lake
3 mi2 species · 59 records
Last stocked September 2024
Tom Tom Lake
2 mi1 species · 13 records
Last stocked August 2024
Squaw Lake
3 mi1 species · 18 records
Last stocked August 2024
Birch Lake
4 mi1 species · 22 records
Last stocked August 2024
Upper Big Hawk Lake
1 mi1 species · 13 records
Last stocked July 2022
Upper Three Eagles Lake
1 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked August 2017
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,995 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,350 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 246 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 932 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 172 | 1.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,350 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,350 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,087 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,950 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,032 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,600 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Big Hawk Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Hawk Lake was last stocked July 15, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Hawk Lake?
Big Hawk Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Big Hawk Lake stocked?
Big Hawk Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Big Hawk Lake stocked?
Big Hawk Lake is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1941 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Hawk Lake?
About 68,564 fish have been stocked in Big Hawk Lake across 22 recorded events since 1941, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Hawk Lake?
Fish stocked in Big Hawk Lake average about 1.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.