Cowbone Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1934–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cowbone Lake was last stocked October 27, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Cowbone Lake has 21 stocking records on file, spanning 1934–2024, with about 71,344 fish stocked over that period.
When Cowbone Lake is stocked
Cowbone Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Cowbone Lake, freshest activity first.
Selway Lake
11 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked September 2025
Van Houten Lake
8 mi4 species · 22 records
Last stocked May 2025
Berry Lake
5 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked September 2024
Ridge Lake
10 mi1 species · 16 records
Last stocked September 2024
Darkhorse Lake
0 mi2 species · 16 records
Last stocked July 2016
Pioneer Lake
3 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 1990
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 13 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,014 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,018 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,022 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,060 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,900 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 14,080 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Cowbone Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cowbone Lake was last stocked October 27, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cowbone Lake?
Cowbone Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Cowbone Lake stocked?
Cowbone Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Cowbone Lake stocked?
Cowbone Lake is stocked intermittently — 21 recorded stockings between 1934 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Cowbone Lake?
About 71,344 fish have been stocked in Cowbone Lake across 21 recorded events since 1934, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cowbone Lake?
Fish stocked in Cowbone Lake average about 2.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.