Hyalite Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1946–1986 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hyalite Lake was last stocked August 21, 1986 with Cutthroat Trout. Hyalite Lake has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1946–1986, with about 433,675 fish stocked over that period.
When Hyalite Lake is stocked
Hyalite Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Hyalite Lake, freshest activity first.
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Fridley Lake, Lower
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Fridley Lake, Upper
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East Fork Hyalite Creek
6 mi1 species · 6 records
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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 21, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,985 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 60,472 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 108,862 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 48,216 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 38,210 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 32,380 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,020 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 1956 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,704 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1955 | Cutthroat Trout | 49,014 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,700 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,112 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Hyalite Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hyalite Lake was last stocked August 21, 1986 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hyalite Lake?
Hyalite Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Hyalite Lake stocked?
Hyalite Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Hyalite Lake stocked?
Hyalite Lake is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1946 and 1986.
How many fish have been stocked in Hyalite Lake?
About 433,675 fish have been stocked in Hyalite Lake across 12 recorded events since 1946, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hyalite Lake?
Fish stocked in Hyalite Lake average about 2.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.