Flathead River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1926–1996 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Flathead River was last stocked April 30, 1996 with Kokanee. Flathead River has 108 stocking records on file, spanning 1926–1996, with about 3,145,083 fish stocked over that period.
When Flathead River is stocked
Flathead River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 31 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Flathead River, freshest activity first.
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17 mi4 species · 69 records
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Baldy Lake
15 mi2 species · 16 records
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Superior Golf Course Pond
13 mi1 species · 7 records
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Burgess Lake
6 mi2 species · 13 records
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Three Lakes Peak Lake 1
13 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 1982
Three Lakes Peak Lake 2
13 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked September 1980
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 1996 | Kokanee | 301,553 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 24, 1987 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 24, 1987 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 24, 1986 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,452 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,452 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1979 | Kokanee | 100,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1979 | Kokanee | 100,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1978 | Kokanee | 1,826 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1978 | Kokanee | 1,826 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1978 | Kokanee | 90,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1978 | Kokanee | 90,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1977 | Kokanee | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1977 | Kokanee | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1977 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1977 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1977 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1977 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1976 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1976 | Kokanee | 38,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,279 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,279 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,728 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,728 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,369 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,369 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,272 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,272 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 51,893 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 51,893 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 5,011 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 5,011 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,520 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,520 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,794 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,794 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Flathead River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Flathead River was last stocked April 30, 1996 with Kokanee.
What fish species are stocked in Flathead River?
Flathead River is stocked with Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Flathead River stocked?
Flathead River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Flathead River stocked?
Flathead River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 108 recorded stockings between 1926 and 1996.
How many fish have been stocked in Flathead River?
About 3,145,083 fish have been stocked in Flathead River across 108 recorded events since 1926, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Flathead River?
Fish stocked in Flathead River average about 6.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.