Black Canyon Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1941–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Black Canyon Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Black Canyon Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1941–2025, with about 95,283 fish stocked over that period.
When Black Canyon Lake is stocked
Black Canyon Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Black Canyon Lake, freshest activity first.
Sundance Lake
4 mi2 species · 15 records
Last stocked August 2025
Triangle Lake
4 mi1 species · 22 records
Last stocked August 2025
Golden Lake
4 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked August 2025
Kookoo Lake
5 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked August 2025
Silt Lake, Upper
4 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2024
Hairpin Lake
2 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked July 2022
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,240 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,400 | 2.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,240 | 2.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,240 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,240 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,245 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,290 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,248 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,060 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1941 | Brook Trout | 3,080 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Black Canyon Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Black Canyon Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Black Canyon Lake?
Black Canyon Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Black Canyon Lake stocked?
Black Canyon Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Black Canyon Lake stocked?
Black Canyon Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1941 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Black Canyon Lake?
About 95,283 fish have been stocked in Black Canyon Lake across 13 recorded events since 1941, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Black Canyon Lake?
Fish stocked in Black Canyon Lake average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.