Rainbow Lake #3 Fish Stocking
Montana · 2012–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake #3 was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Lake #3 has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 2012–2025, with about 51,600 fish stocked over that period.
When Rainbow Lake #3 is stocked
Rainbow Lake #3 is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Rainbow Lake #3, freshest activity first.
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0 mi1 species · 14 records
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1 mi1 species · 14 records
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2 mi2 species · 9 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 25, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,150 | 2.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 1.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,150 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,100 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rainbow Lake #3 last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake #3 was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rainbow Lake #3?
Rainbow Lake #3 is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Rainbow Lake #3 stocked?
Rainbow Lake #3 is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Rainbow Lake #3 stocked?
Rainbow Lake #3 is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 2012 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake #3?
About 51,600 fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake #3 across 13 recorded events since 2012, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rainbow Lake #3?
Fish stocked in Rainbow Lake #3 average about 2.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.