Lake Alva Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Alva was last stocked June 16, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Lake Alva has 158 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2025, with about 2,231,158 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Alva is stocked
Lake Alva is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 56 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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5 mi2 species · 39 records
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4 mi2 species · 32 records
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5 mi1 species · 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,980 | 4.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 3.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2024 | Kokanee | 9,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2023 | Kokanee | 5,800 | 2.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2022 | Kokanee | 10,010 | 2.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Kokanee | 9,100 | 2.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2020 | Kokanee | 10,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2019 | Kokanee | 10,373 | 2.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 5.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 4.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,524 | 5.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2017 | Kokanee | 9,936 | 2.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 5.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2016 | Kokanee | 10,179 | 1.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 4.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2015 | Kokanee | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 4.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2013 | Kokanee | 50,839 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 5.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2012 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2011 | Kokanee | 48,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 5.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2010 | Kokanee | 47,895 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2009 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,260 | 4.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 519 | 17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 481 | 13.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2008 | Kokanee | 24,692 | 2.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 601 | 14.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2007 | Kokanee | 25,175 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 132 | 14.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 260 | 15.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2006 | Kokanee | 25,900 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,025 | 15.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,034 | 3.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 538 | 15.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 629 | 15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2005 | Kokanee | 24,576 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,025 | 15.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2004 | Kokanee | 24,804 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lake Alva last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lake Alva was last stocked June 16, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Alva?
Lake Alva is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Lake Alva stocked?
Lake Alva is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Lake Alva stocked?
Lake Alva has been stocked about 2 times a year — 158 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Alva?
About 2,231,158 fish have been stocked in Lake Alva across 158 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lake Alva?
Fish stocked in Lake Alva average about 5.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.