Silver King Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Silver King Lake was last stocked September 19, 1949 with Rainbow Trout. Silver King Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1949, with about 293,748 fish stocked over that period.
When Silver King Lake is stocked
Silver King Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Silver King Lake, freshest activity first.
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Middle Little Crystal Lake
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Snowbank Creek
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Unnamed trib to MF Dearborn R 11
9 mi2 species · 32 records
Last stocked July 1973
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 11,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,360 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,760 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 10,240 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1939 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 36,288 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1934 | Arctic Grayling | 97,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Silver King Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Silver King Lake was last stocked September 19, 1949 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Silver King Lake?
Silver King Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Silver King Lake stocked?
Silver King Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Silver King Lake stocked?
Silver King Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in Silver King Lake?
About 293,748 fish have been stocked in Silver King Lake across 14 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Silver King Lake?
Fish stocked in Silver King Lake average about 2.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.