Rainbow Lake #2 Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake #2 was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Lake #2 has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–2025, with about 165,000 fish stocked over that period.
When Rainbow Lake #2 is stocked
Rainbow Lake #2 is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,500 | 9.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,500 | 1.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,000 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rainbow Lake #2 last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake #2 was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rainbow Lake #2?
Rainbow Lake #2 is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Rainbow Lake #2 stocked?
Rainbow Lake #2 is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Rainbow Lake #2 stocked?
Rainbow Lake #2 is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1932 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake #2?
About 165,000 fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake #2 across 15 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rainbow Lake #2?
Fish stocked in Rainbow Lake #2 average about 2.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.