Rainy Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainy Lake was last stocked June 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Rainy Lake has 56 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2025, with about 439,484 fish stocked over that period.
When Rainy Lake is stocked
Rainy Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Rainy Lake, freshest activity first.
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2 mi4 species · 158 records
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4 mi4 species · 141 records
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Pierce Lake
4 mi2 species · 48 records
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Clearwater Lake
4 mi2 species · 39 records
Last stocked June 2023
Lake Marshall
4 mi2 species · 32 records
Last stocked June 2015
Pierce Creek
5 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1996
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 960 | 4.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 4.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 4.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 5.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 645 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 5.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,074 | 5.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 5.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,200 | 5.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 13.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,255 | 13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,127 | 13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1970 | Arctic Grayling | 10,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1970 | Arctic Grayling | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,298 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,587 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,092 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,106 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,456 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,875 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,875 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1955 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,496 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1954 | Kokanee | 98,791 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,960 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,333 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 45,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 21,224 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Rainy Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rainy Lake was last stocked June 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rainy Lake?
Rainy Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Rainy Lake stocked?
Rainy Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Rainy Lake stocked?
Rainy Lake is stocked intermittently — 56 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Rainy Lake?
About 439,484 fish have been stocked in Rainy Lake across 56 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rainy Lake?
Fish stocked in Rainy Lake average about 5.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.