Thornton Lake - Big Fish Stocking
Montana · 1933–1947 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Thornton Lake - Big was last stocked September 2, 1947 with Rainbow Trout. Thornton Lake - Big has 2 stocking records on file, spanning 1933–1947, with about 10,000 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Thornton Lake - Big, freshest activity first.
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2 mi3 species · 35 records
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Meadow Lakes
3 mi2 species · 22 records
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Meadow Lake 3
4 mi1 species · 2 records
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Porcupine Lake
1 mi1 species · 1 records
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Thornton Lake - Little
0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Thornton Lake - Big last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Thornton Lake - Big was last stocked September 2, 1947 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Thornton Lake - Big?
Thornton Lake - Big is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
How often is Thornton Lake - Big stocked?
Thornton Lake - Big is stocked intermittently — 2 recorded stockings between 1933 and 1947.
How many fish have been stocked in Thornton Lake - Big?
About 10,000 fish have been stocked in Thornton Lake - Big across 2 recorded events since 1933, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Thornton Lake - Big?
Fish stocked in Thornton Lake - Big average about 1.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.