Sunlight Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1937–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunlight Lake was last stocked August 4, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Sunlight Lake has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1937–2025, with about 68,845 fish stocked over that period.
When Sunlight Lake is stocked
Sunlight Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Sunlight Lake, freshest activity first.
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Twin Lake, Upper
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Cave Lake
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South Fork Shields River
6 mi2 species · 11 records
Last stocked September 1954
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 2.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,505 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,440 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 22,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1937 | Brook Trout | 11,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sunlight Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunlight Lake was last stocked August 4, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sunlight Lake?
Sunlight Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Sunlight Lake stocked?
Sunlight Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Sunlight Lake stocked?
Sunlight Lake is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1937 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Sunlight Lake?
About 68,845 fish have been stocked in Sunlight Lake across 12 recorded events since 1937, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sunlight Lake?
Fish stocked in Sunlight Lake average about 1.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.