Cottonwood Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1937–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Lake was last stocked July 30, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Cottonwood Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1937–2024, with about 42,279 fish stocked over that period.
When Cottonwood Lake is stocked
Cottonwood Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Cottonwood Lake, freshest activity first.
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6 mi3 species · 12 records
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Campfire Lake
4 mi1 species · 10 records
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Twin Lake, Upper
8 mi1 species · 4 records
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Cave Lake
7 mi1 species · 4 records
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South Fork Shields River
8 mi2 species · 11 records
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North Fork Elk Creek
6 mi3 species · 15 records
Last stocked May 1954
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,380 | 2.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,380 | 2.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 8 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 994 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,064 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,536 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,045 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 450 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,900 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Cottonwood Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Lake was last stocked July 30, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cottonwood Lake?
Cottonwood Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Cottonwood Lake stocked?
Cottonwood Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Cottonwood Lake stocked?
Cottonwood Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1937 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Lake?
About 42,279 fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Lake across 16 recorded events since 1937, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cottonwood Lake?
Fish stocked in Cottonwood Lake average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.