Clayton Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1926–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Clayton Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Clayton Lake has 29 stocking records on file, spanning 1926–2024, with about 217,935 fish stocked over that period.
When Clayton Lake is stocked
Clayton Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 17 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Clayton Lake, freshest activity first.
Birch Lake
4 mi1 species · 22 records
Last stocked August 2024
Squaw Lake
5 mi1 species · 18 records
Last stocked August 2024
North Jewel Lake
2 mi1 species · 12 records
Last stocked July 2023
Blackfoot Lake
2 mi1 species · 26 records
Last stocked August 2022
Wildcat Lake
3 mi1 species · 25 records
Last stocked July 2022
Lower Seven Acres Lake
3 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2010
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,133 | 1.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,481 | 1.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 386 | 1.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 21 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 600 | 10.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,039 | 1.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,032 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,018 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,950 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,040 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,004 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,170 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,830 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,752 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1930 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1928 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1927 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1926 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Clayton Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Clayton Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Clayton Lake?
Clayton Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Clayton Lake stocked?
Clayton Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Clayton Lake stocked?
Clayton Lake is stocked intermittently — 29 recorded stockings between 1926 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Clayton Lake?
About 217,935 fish have been stocked in Clayton Lake across 29 recorded events since 1926, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Clayton Lake?
Fish stocked in Clayton Lake average about 1.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.