Ridge Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1960–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ridge Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Ridge Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1960–2024, with about 12,039 fish stocked over that period.
When Ridge Lake is stocked
Ridge Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 8 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,014 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,007 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,018 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Ridge Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ridge Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ridge Lake?
Ridge Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Ridge Lake stocked?
Ridge Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Ridge Lake stocked?
Ridge Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1960 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Ridge Lake?
About 12,039 fish have been stocked in Ridge Lake across 16 recorded events since 1960, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ridge Lake?
Fish stocked in Ridge Lake average about 2.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.