Cad Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1972–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cad Lake was last stocked September 5, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Cad Lake has 37 stocking records on file, spanning 1972–2024, with about 47,262 fish stocked over that period.
When Cad Lake is stocked
Cad Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Cad Lake, freshest activity first.
Lower Thompson Lake
7 mi6 species · 160 records
Last stocked June 2026
Cibid Lake
0 mi2 species · 47 records
Last stocked June 2026
Leon Lake
1 mi5 species · 75 records
Last stocked June 2026
Middle Thompson Lake
5 mi6 species · 153 records
Last stocked June 2025
Topless Lake
0 mi3 species · 46 records
Last stocked September 2024
Upper Thompson Lake
2 mi4 species · 35 records
Last stocked June 2024
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 975 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 1.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,600 | 1.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,021 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 1.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 29 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,095 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,032 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 4.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,069 | 4.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 493 | 9.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 513 | 4.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,009 | 5.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,083 | 4.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,015 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,012 | 3.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,012 | 3.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,044 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,004 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,020 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,219 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,626 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,545 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,532 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 990 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,027 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,512 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,501 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,010 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,140 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Cad Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cad Lake was last stocked September 5, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cad Lake?
Cad Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Cad Lake stocked?
Cad Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Cad Lake stocked?
Cad Lake is stocked intermittently — 37 recorded stockings between 1972 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Cad Lake?
About 47,262 fish have been stocked in Cad Lake across 37 recorded events since 1972, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cad Lake?
Fish stocked in Cad Lake average about 3.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.