Darkhorse Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1934–2016 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Darkhorse Lake was last stocked July 27, 2016 with Cutthroat Trout. Darkhorse Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1934–2016, with about 58,044 fish stocked over that period.
When Darkhorse Lake is stocked
Darkhorse Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Show 8 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Darkhorse Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Darkhorse Lake was last stocked July 27, 2016 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Darkhorse Lake?
Darkhorse Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Darkhorse Lake stocked?
Darkhorse Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Darkhorse Lake stocked?
Darkhorse Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1934 and 2016.
How many fish have been stocked in Darkhorse Lake?
About 58,044 fish have been stocked in Darkhorse Lake across 16 recorded events since 1934, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Darkhorse Lake?
Fish stocked in Darkhorse Lake average about 2.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.