Sunburst Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1939–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunburst Lake was last stocked August 12, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Sunburst Lake has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 1939–2024, with about 368,478 fish stocked over that period.
When Sunburst Lake is stocked
Sunburst Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Sunburst Lake, freshest activity first.
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7 mi1 species · 17 records
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Cat Lake
8 mi1 species · 14 records
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South Fork Lion Creek
4 mi1 species · 2 records
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S Fk Lion Creek Lake
6 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2004
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,330 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,134 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,586 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,938 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,938 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,938 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,963 | 1.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,039 | 11.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,881 | 1.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,193 | 1.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,132 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,220 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,150 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,203 | 2.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,626 | 5.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,590 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,170 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,400 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,307 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,600 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 51,640 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 42,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sunburst Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunburst Lake was last stocked August 12, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sunburst Lake?
Sunburst Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Sunburst Lake stocked?
Sunburst Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Sunburst Lake stocked?
Sunburst Lake is stocked intermittently — 28 recorded stockings between 1939 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Sunburst Lake?
About 368,478 fish have been stocked in Sunburst Lake across 28 recorded events since 1939, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sunburst Lake?
Fish stocked in Sunburst Lake average about 5.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.