Chain Lakes Fish Stocking
Montana · 1954–2002 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chain Lakes was last stocked July 11, 2002 with Rainbow Trout. Chain Lakes has 2 stocking records on file, spanning 1954–2002, with about 24,107 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Chain Lakes, freshest activity first.
Dickey Lake
10 mi7 species · 174 records
Last stocked May 2026
Nasukoin Lake
2 mi1 species · 14 records
Last stocked August 2024
Whale Lake
6 mi1 species · 9 records
Last stocked August 2024
Herrig Lake
7 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked July 2023
Link Lake
1 mi1 species · 22 records
Last stocked July 2023
Chain Lake 1
0 mi1 species · 12 records
Last stocked August 2021
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 12,407 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,700 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Chain Lakes last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chain Lakes was last stocked July 11, 2002 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Chain Lakes?
Chain Lakes is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Chain Lakes stocked?
Chain Lakes is stocked intermittently — 2 recorded stockings between 1954 and 2002.
How many fish have been stocked in Chain Lakes?
About 24,107 fish have been stocked in Chain Lakes across 2 recorded events since 1954, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Chain Lakes?
Fish stocked in Chain Lakes average about 3.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.