Timberline Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–2020 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Timberline Lake was last stocked July 21, 2020 with Cutthroat Trout. Timberline Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–2020, with about 46,868 fish stocked over that period.
When Timberline Lake is stocked
Timberline Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 360 | 1.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 8 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 490 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,018 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1934 | Brook Trout | 5,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1934 | Brook Trout | 5,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1933 | Brook Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1933 | Brook Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1932 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Timberline Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Timberline Lake was last stocked July 21, 2020 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Timberline Lake?
Timberline Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Timberline Lake stocked?
Timberline Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Timberline Lake stocked?
Timberline Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1932 and 2020.
How many fish have been stocked in Timberline Lake?
About 46,868 fish have been stocked in Timberline Lake across 16 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Timberline Lake?
Fish stocked in Timberline Lake average about 2.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.