Sawdust Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1951–1970 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sawdust Lake was last stocked May 18, 1970 with Rainbow Trout. Sawdust Lake has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1951–1970, with about 52,227 fish stocked over that period.
When Sawdust Lake is stocked
Sawdust Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Sawdust Lake, freshest activity first.
Swimming Lake
1 mi2 species · 15 records
Last stocked May 1972
Plummer Lake
1 mi3 species · 4 records
Last stocked September 1971
East Bass Lake
0 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked May 1968
Harbin Lake
1 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked May 1968
Double Lake
0 mi3 species · 21 records
Last stocked April 1966
Pratt Lake
0 mi2 species · 18 records
Last stocked April 1966
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 560 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 325 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 171 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 363 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 362 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 704 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 992 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 2,007 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,998 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,056 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 240 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1952 | Brook Trout | 172 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1952 | Arctic Grayling | 37,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sawdust Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sawdust Lake was last stocked May 18, 1970 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sawdust Lake?
Sawdust Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Sawdust Lake stocked?
Sawdust Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Sawdust Lake stocked?
Sawdust Lake is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1951 and 1970.
How many fish have been stocked in Sawdust Lake?
About 52,227 fish have been stocked in Sawdust Lake across 20 recorded events since 1951, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sawdust Lake?
Fish stocked in Sawdust Lake average about 5.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.