Kootenai River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–2008 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kootenai River was last stocked April 25, 2008 with White Sturgeon. Kootenai River has 26 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–2008, with about 1,391,600 fish stocked over that period.
When Kootenai River is stocked
Kootenai River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Kootenai River, freshest activity first.
Troy Kids Pond
7 mi3 species · 214 records
Last stocked June 2026
Kilbrennan Lake
5 mi3 species · 62 records
Last stocked June 2015
Shannon Lake
12 mi1 species · 11 records
Last stocked July 1989
O'Brien Creek
9 mi2 species · 5 records
Last stocked May 1978
Arbo Creek
6 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked July 1976
Yaak River
0 mi3 species · 247 records
Last stocked June 1975
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2008 | White Sturgeon | 400 | 9.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2008 | White Sturgeon | 400 | 9.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 70,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 122,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 122,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 73,650 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 73,650 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 18 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 11, 1941 | Kokanee | 58,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 11, 1941 | Kokanee | 58,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 11, 1941 | Kokanee | 58,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 10, 1941 | Kokanee | 58,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 10, 1941 | Kokanee | 58,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 10, 1941 | Kokanee | 58,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1940 | Kokanee | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Kootenai River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kootenai River was last stocked April 25, 2008 with White Sturgeon.
What fish species are stocked in Kootenai River?
Kootenai River is stocked with White Sturgeon, Cutthroat Trout, and Kokanee.
What time of year is Kootenai River stocked?
Kootenai River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Kootenai River stocked?
Kootenai River is stocked intermittently — 26 recorded stockings between 1940 and 2008.
How many fish have been stocked in Kootenai River?
About 1,391,600 fish have been stocked in Kootenai River across 26 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Kootenai River?
Fish stocked in Kootenai River average about 4.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.