Sapphire Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1988–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sapphire Lake was last stocked August 6, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Sapphire Lake has 11 stocking records on file, spanning 1988–2024, with about 10,611 fish stocked over that period.
When Sapphire Lake is stocked
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 450 | 1.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 646 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 510 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 592 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,361 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,052 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sapphire Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sapphire Lake was last stocked August 6, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sapphire Lake?
Sapphire Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Sapphire Lake stocked?
Sapphire Lake is stocked intermittently — 11 recorded stockings between 1988 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Sapphire Lake?
About 10,611 fish have been stocked in Sapphire Lake across 11 recorded events since 1988, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sapphire Lake?
Fish stocked in Sapphire Lake average about 1.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.