Elk Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Elk Lake was last stocked May 14, 2026 with Cutthroat Trout. Elk Lake has 198 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–2026, with about 3,836,563 fish stocked over that period.
When Elk Lake is stocked
Elk Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 54 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Elk Lake, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,010 | 4.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,010 | 4.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 4.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 2.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,530 | 4.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,750 | 5.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,002 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 5.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 4.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 5.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 5.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 5.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 23,760 | 5.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 991 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 614 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 5.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 4.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 5.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,040 | 5.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 6.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 5.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,995 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,500 | 6.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,958 | 5.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,065 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,500 | 5.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,500 | 5.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,452 | 5.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,080 | 1.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,038 | 1.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 5.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,585 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,413 | 5.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 920 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,450 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,044 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,560 | 5.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,983 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,100 | 6.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,077 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,676 | 7.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Elk Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Elk Lake was last stocked May 14, 2026 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Elk Lake?
Elk Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Elk Lake stocked?
Elk Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Elk Lake stocked?
Elk Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 198 recorded stockings between 1936 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Elk Lake?
About 3,836,563 fish have been stocked in Elk Lake across 198 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Elk Lake?
Fish stocked in Elk Lake average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.