Birch Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1938–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Birch Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Birch Lake has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1938–2024, with about 149,478 fish stocked over that period.
When Birch Lake is stocked
Birch Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Birch Lake, freshest activity first.
Squaw Lake
1 mi1 species · 18 records
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Clayton Lake
4 mi2 species · 29 records
Last stocked August 2024
North Jewel Lake
2 mi1 species · 12 records
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Big Hawk Lake
4 mi1 species · 22 records
Last stocked July 2023
Blackfoot Lake
3 mi1 species · 26 records
Last stocked August 2022
Upper Big Hawk Lake
4 mi1 species · 13 records
Last stocked July 2022
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,006 | 1.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,072 | 1.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,978 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,430 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,048 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,048 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,992 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,352 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,132 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,280 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,040 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,600 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Birch Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Birch Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Birch Lake?
Birch Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Birch Lake stocked?
Birch Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Birch Lake stocked?
Birch Lake is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1938 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Birch Lake?
About 149,478 fish have been stocked in Birch Lake across 22 recorded events since 1938, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Birch Lake?
Fish stocked in Birch Lake average about 6.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.