Rainbow Lake 5 Fish Stocking
Montana · 2011–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake 5 was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Lake 5 has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 38,100 fish stocked over that period.
When Rainbow Lake 5 is stocked
Rainbow Lake 5 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 5, freshest activity first.
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0 mi1 species · 13 records
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1 mi1 species · 13 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 | 2,900 | 2.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,700 | 1.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,900 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rainbow Lake 5 last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainbow Lake 5 was last stocked June 25, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rainbow Lake 5?
Rainbow Lake 5 is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Rainbow Lake 5 stocked?
Rainbow Lake 5 is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Rainbow Lake 5 stocked?
Rainbow Lake 5 is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake 5?
About 38,100 fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake 5 across 14 recorded events since 2011, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rainbow Lake 5?
Fish stocked in Rainbow Lake 5 average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.