Sunset Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1963–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunset Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Sunset Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1963–2024, with about 11,546 fish stocked over that period.
When Sunset Lake is stocked
Sunset Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Sunset Lake, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 7 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,048 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sunset Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunset Lake was last stocked September 19, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sunset Lake?
Sunset Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Sunset Lake stocked?
Sunset Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Sunset Lake stocked?
Sunset Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1963 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Sunset Lake?
About 11,546 fish have been stocked in Sunset Lake across 15 recorded events since 1963, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sunset Lake?
Fish stocked in Sunset Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.