Cliff Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cliff Lake was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Cliff Lake has 153 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2025, with about 1,062,059 fish stocked over that period.
When Cliff Lake is stocked
Cliff Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 37 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 986 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,065 | 3.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 3.82" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,119 | 4.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,009 | 4.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,036 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 3.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2006 | Golden Trout | 1,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,141 | 3.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,018 | 1.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,012 | 4.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,243 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,250 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,176 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1997 | Arctic Grayling | 3,095 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1995 | Arctic Grayling | 3,290 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,024 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 3,000 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1991 | Arctic Grayling | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,023 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,087 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,900 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,633 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 902 | 5.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1987 | Arctic Grayling | 2,000 | 0.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Cliff Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cliff Lake was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cliff Lake?
Cliff Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Cliff Lake stocked?
Cliff Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Cliff Lake stocked?
Cliff Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 153 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Cliff Lake?
About 1,062,059 fish have been stocked in Cliff Lake across 153 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cliff Lake?
Fish stocked in Cliff Lake average about 3.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.