Chrome Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chrome Lake was last stocked September 18, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Chrome Lake has 19 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–2024, with about 31,931 fish stocked over that period.
When Chrome Lake is stocked
Chrome Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in September — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 3.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 25, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 455 | 3.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 360 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 4, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 310 | 2.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 4, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 50 | 8.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 360 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 360 | 2.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2012 | Arctic Grayling | 360 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 11 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2009 | Arctic Grayling | 110 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 360 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 341 | 7.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 8.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1997 | Arctic Grayling | 375 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 360 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1991 | Arctic Grayling | 360 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1985 | Arctic Grayling | 200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 3,570 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1943 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Chrome Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chrome Lake was last stocked September 18, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Chrome Lake?
Chrome Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Chrome Lake stocked?
Chrome Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in September.
How often is Chrome Lake stocked?
Chrome Lake is stocked intermittently — 19 recorded stockings between 1932 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Chrome Lake?
About 31,931 fish have been stocked in Chrome Lake across 19 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Chrome Lake?
Fish stocked in Chrome Lake average about 3.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.