Cottonwood Lake, Middle Fish Stocking
Montana · 1943–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Lake, Middle was last stocked October 9, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Cottonwood Lake, Middle has 38 stocking records on file, spanning 1943–2025, with about 37,300 fish stocked over that period.
When Cottonwood Lake, Middle is stocked
Cottonwood Lake, Middle is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 636 | 3.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 660 | 5.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 600 | 5.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 600 | 5.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 10.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 600 | 9.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 10.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 11.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,096 | 10.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 11.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,111 | 11.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,035 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 996 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Cottonwood Lake, Middle last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Lake, Middle was last stocked October 9, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle?
Cottonwood Lake, Middle is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Cottonwood Lake, Middle stocked?
Cottonwood Lake, Middle is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Cottonwood Lake, Middle stocked?
Cottonwood Lake, Middle is stocked intermittently — 38 recorded stockings between 1943 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle?
About 37,300 fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle across 38 recorded events since 1943, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle?
Fish stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle average about 9.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.