Cairn Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1955–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cairn Lake was last stocked July 24, 1968 with Cutthroat Trout. Cairn Lake has 2 stocking records on file, spanning 1955–1968, with about 14,810 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Cairn Lake, freshest activity first.
Basin Lake
3 mi2 species · 9 records
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Upper Aero Lake
2 mi1 species · 15 records
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Moon Lake
3 mi2 species · 22 records
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Stash Lake
3 mi1 species · 6 records
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Fossil Lake
3 mi1 species · 18 records
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Leaky Raft Lake (Unnamed Lake 33)
3 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked July 2016
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,010 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1955 | Golden Trout | 4,800 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Cairn Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cairn Lake was last stocked July 24, 1968 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cairn Lake?
Cairn Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Golden Trout.
How often is Cairn Lake stocked?
Cairn Lake is stocked intermittently — 2 recorded stockings between 1955 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in Cairn Lake?
About 14,810 fish have been stocked in Cairn Lake across 2 recorded events since 1955, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cairn Lake?
Fish stocked in Cairn Lake average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.