Shelf Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1939–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shelf Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Shelf Lake has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 1939–2024, with about 27,789 fish stocked over that period.
When Shelf Lake is stocked
Shelf Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Shelf Lake, freshest activity first.
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Upper Necklace Lake
3 mi1 species · 10 records
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Lower Necklace Lake
3 mi1 species · 10 records
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Koessler Lake
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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 4, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,022 | 1.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,033 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 994 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,033 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 10 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,084 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,119 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,024 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 567 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,913 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Shelf Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shelf Lake was last stocked August 4, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Shelf Lake?
Shelf Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Shelf Lake stocked?
Shelf Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Shelf Lake stocked?
Shelf Lake is stocked intermittently — 18 recorded stockings between 1939 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Shelf Lake?
About 27,789 fish have been stocked in Shelf Lake across 18 recorded events since 1939, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Shelf Lake?
Fish stocked in Shelf Lake average about 1.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.