Handkerchief Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Handkerchief Lake was last stocked September 20, 2024 with Arctic Grayling. Handkerchief Lake has 59 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–2024, with about 1,019,932 fish stocked over that period.
When Handkerchief Lake is stocked
Handkerchief Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 23 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Handkerchief Lake, freshest activity first.
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Big Hawk Lake
3 mi1 species · 22 records
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Upper Big Hawk Lake
4 mi1 species · 13 records
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Lower Three Eagles Lake
2 mi1 species · 22 records
Last stocked August 2017
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Arctic Grayling | 3,800 | 1.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2024 | Arctic Grayling | 50,000 | 0.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2024 | Arctic Grayling | 24,000 | 0.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 2022 | Arctic Grayling | 560 | 2.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 2022 | Arctic Grayling | 6,245 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2022 | Arctic Grayling | 6,417 | 1.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,400 | 1.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2021 | Arctic Grayling | 1,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 2,400 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 96 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 228 | 3.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 152 | 3.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 1,530 | 1.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 1,020 | 2.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,468 | 1.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 644 | 1.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,888 | 1.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 3,222 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 2,400 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,450 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,907 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,093 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,400 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 614 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,409 | 1.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 11,200 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 11,500 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,035 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,032 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,160 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1998 | Arctic Grayling | 10,900 | 0.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,018 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1995 | Arctic Grayling | 10,980 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 9,980 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 9,980 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1991 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,087 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,990 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1984 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1966 | Arctic Grayling | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1965 | Arctic Grayling | 80,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1964 | Arctic Grayling | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1963 | Arctic Grayling | 80,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Handkerchief Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Handkerchief Lake was last stocked September 20, 2024 with Arctic Grayling.
What fish species are stocked in Handkerchief Lake?
Handkerchief Lake is stocked with Arctic Grayling and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Handkerchief Lake stocked?
Handkerchief Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Handkerchief Lake stocked?
Handkerchief Lake is stocked intermittently — 59 recorded stockings between 1936 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Handkerchief Lake?
About 1,019,932 fish have been stocked in Handkerchief Lake across 59 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Handkerchief Lake?
Fish stocked in Handkerchief Lake average about 1.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.