Hilgard Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hilgard Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Hilgard Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–2024, with about 40,899 fish stocked over that period.
When Hilgard Lake is stocked
Hilgard Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,001 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 12,240 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,160 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Hilgard Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hilgard Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hilgard Lake?
Hilgard Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Hilgard Lake stocked?
Hilgard Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Hilgard Lake stocked?
Hilgard Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1936 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Hilgard Lake?
About 40,899 fish have been stocked in Hilgard Lake across 16 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hilgard Lake?
Fish stocked in Hilgard Lake average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.