Star Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Star Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Star Lake has 23 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–2025, with about 48,394 fish stocked over that period.
When Star Lake is stocked
Star Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Star Lake, freshest activity first.
Huckleberry Lake
1 mi3 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2025
Companion Lake
3 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked August 2025
Incisor Lake
1 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 2024
Zimmer Lake
0 mi2 species · 11 records
Last stocked July 2024
Upper Aero Lake
3 mi1 species · 15 records
Last stocked July 2024
Little Washtub Lake (Washtub Lake)
3 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked September 2022
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,185 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,190 | 2.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 15 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,300 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,350 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 789 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 825 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 790 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1964 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,060 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 5,575 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1940 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Star Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Star Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Star Lake?
Star Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Star Lake stocked?
Star Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Star Lake stocked?
Star Lake is stocked intermittently — 23 recorded stockings between 1940 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Star Lake?
About 48,394 fish have been stocked in Star Lake across 23 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Star Lake?
Fish stocked in Star Lake average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.