Deer Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1971–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Deer Lake was last stocked August 12, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Deer Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1971–2024, with about 21,372 fish stocked over that period.
When Deer Lake is stocked
Deer Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 996 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 755 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 756 | 0.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 756 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 757 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 775 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 780 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 767 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,089 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,016 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,925 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Deer Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Deer Lake was last stocked August 12, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Deer Lake?
Deer Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Deer Lake stocked?
Deer Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Deer Lake stocked?
Deer Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1971 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Deer Lake?
About 21,372 fish have been stocked in Deer Lake across 16 recorded events since 1971, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Deer Lake?
Fish stocked in Deer Lake average about 1.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.