Clearwater Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–2023 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Clearwater Lake was last stocked June 22, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout. Clearwater Lake has 39 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–2023, with about 195,526 fish stocked over that period.
When Clearwater Lake is stocked
Clearwater Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 23 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Clearwater Lake, freshest activity first.
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5 mi4 species · 151 records
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Pierce Lake
3 mi2 species · 48 records
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Rainy Lake
4 mi5 species · 56 records
Last stocked June 2025
Shelf Lake
5 mi1 species · 18 records
Last stocked August 2024
Lick
4 mi1 species · 6 records
Last stocked October 2021
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,875 | 4.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 31 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 6.11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 6.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 5.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 6.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,935 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,239 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,070 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,536 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,467 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,114 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,550 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,492 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,048 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1955 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1939 | Salmon | 22,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Clearwater Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Clearwater Lake was last stocked June 22, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Clearwater Lake?
Clearwater Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Salmon.
What time of year is Clearwater Lake stocked?
Clearwater Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Clearwater Lake stocked?
Clearwater Lake is stocked intermittently — 39 recorded stockings between 1936 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Clearwater Lake?
About 195,526 fish have been stocked in Clearwater Lake across 39 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Clearwater Lake?
Fish stocked in Clearwater Lake average about 4.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.