Rat Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1949–1989 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rat Lake was last stocked August 24, 1989 with Rainbow Trout. Rat Lake has 29 stocking records on file, spanning 1949–1989, with about 82,586 fish stocked over that period.
When Rat Lake is stocked
Rat Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Rat Lake, freshest activity first.
Le Clair Pond #2
9 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked June 1998
Pioneer Lakes 2
1 mi1 species · 8 records
Last stocked August 1997
Swan Creek
3 mi2 species · 69 records
Last stocked June 1978
Hellroaring Lakes 3
9 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked September 1953
Little Bear Creek
8 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 1950
Hell Roaring Creek
3 mi3 species · 6 records
Last stocked September 1948
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 522 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,510 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,575 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 21 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,714 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,529 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,505 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 1,520 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,514 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 2,560 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,678 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,305 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,245 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,639 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,484 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 3,250 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,360 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 4,995 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 10,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 12,376 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rat Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rat Lake was last stocked August 24, 1989 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rat Lake?
Rat Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Rat Lake stocked?
Rat Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Rat Lake stocked?
Rat Lake is stocked intermittently — 29 recorded stockings between 1949 and 1989.
How many fish have been stocked in Rat Lake?
About 82,586 fish have been stocked in Rat Lake across 29 recorded events since 1949, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rat Lake?
Fish stocked in Rat Lake average about 7.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.