Link Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–2023 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Link Lake was last stocked July 14, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout. Link Lake has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–2023, with about 129,030 fish stocked over that period.
When Link Lake is stocked
Link Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,303 | 1.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,010 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,980 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,041 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,968 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,047 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,024 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,016 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,083 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,142 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,164 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,752 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Link Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Link Lake was last stocked July 14, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Link Lake?
Link Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Link Lake stocked?
Link Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Link Lake stocked?
Link Lake is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1936 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Link Lake?
About 129,030 fish have been stocked in Link Lake across 22 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Link Lake?
Fish stocked in Link Lake average about 1.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.