Black Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2022 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Black Lake was last stocked July 20, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout. Black Lake has 39 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2022, with about 311,562 fish stocked over that period.
When Black Lake is stocked
Black Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 17 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Black Lake, freshest activity first.
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3 mi4 species · 160 records
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Shady Lane Pond
1 mi2 species · 120 records
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Pine Grove Pond
4 mi2 species · 147 records
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Rock Lake
3 mi3 species · 71 records
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Gooderich Bayou
3 mi1 species · 20 records
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Woodland Park Fish Tank
4 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked August 2004
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,004 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 0 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,250 | 1.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 551 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 303 | 5.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 335 | 5.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2011 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 31 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2010 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,304 | 5.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 333 | 7.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,409 | 1.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,964 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,100 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,292 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,920 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,920 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,980 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,146 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,004 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,098 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 2,760 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 60,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,267 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,750 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1937 | Rainbow Trout | 19,856 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,856 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1928 | Rainbow Trout | 11,960 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Black Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Black Lake was last stocked July 20, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Black Lake?
Black Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Black Lake stocked?
Black Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Black Lake stocked?
Black Lake is stocked intermittently — 39 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Black Lake?
About 311,562 fish have been stocked in Black Lake across 39 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Black Lake?
Fish stocked in Black Lake average about 4.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.