Silver Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2012 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Silver Lake was last stocked July 30, 2012 with Cutthroat Trout. Silver Lake has 42 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2012, with about 496,831 fish stocked over that period.
When Silver Lake is stocked
Silver Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Silver Lake, freshest activity first.
Pear Lake
6 mi3 species · 35 records
Last stocked August 2024
Meadow Lakes
6 mi2 species · 22 records
Last stocked August 2011
Meadow Lake 3
7 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 2011
Porcupine Lake
5 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 1990
Bohn Lake
4 mi2 species · 8 records
Last stocked August 1990
Thornton Lake - Little
3 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 1984
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 625 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 34 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1978 | Lake Trout | 5,004 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,080 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1963 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 656 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 28,560 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1948 | Coho Salmon | 4,080 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 25,440 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 25,440 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1941 | Brook Trout | 12,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1941 | Coho Salmon | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1940 | Brook Trout | 13,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1940 | Coho Salmon | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1939 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1939 | Brook Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1939 | Salmon | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1939 | Salmon | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1939 | Salmon | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1938 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1938 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1937 | Brook Trout | 20,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1936 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,720 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1933 | Coho Salmon | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1933 | Coho Salmon | 17,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1932 | Coho Salmon | 7,066 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,560 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1928 | Chinook Salmon | 24,400 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Silver Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Silver Lake was last stocked July 30, 2012 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, Brook Trout, Salmon, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Silver Lake stocked?
Silver Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Silver Lake stocked?
Silver Lake is stocked intermittently — 42 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2012.
How many fish have been stocked in Silver Lake?
About 496,831 fish have been stocked in Silver Lake across 42 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Silver Lake?
Fish stocked in Silver Lake average about 9.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.