Sand Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1934–1979 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sand Lake was last stocked August 29, 1979 with Cutthroat Trout. Sand Lake has 11 stocking records on file, spanning 1934–1979, with about 77,650 fish stocked over that period.
When Sand Lake is stocked
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,026 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,024 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,950 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 3 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 5,150 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1934 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1934 | Rainbow Trout | 28,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sand Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sand Lake was last stocked August 29, 1979 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sand Lake?
Sand Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
How often is Sand Lake stocked?
Sand Lake is stocked intermittently — 11 recorded stockings between 1934 and 1979.
How many fish have been stocked in Sand Lake?
About 77,650 fish have been stocked in Sand Lake across 11 recorded events since 1934, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sand Lake?
Fish stocked in Sand Lake average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.