Upper Big Hawk Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1967–2022 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Upper Big Hawk Lake was last stocked July 20, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout. Upper Big Hawk Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1967–2022, with about 12,779 fish stocked over that period.
When Upper Big Hawk Lake is stocked
Upper Big Hawk Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Upper Big Hawk Lake, freshest activity first.
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Big Hawk Lake
1 mi1 species · 22 records
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Last stocked August 2017
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 495 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 250 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 509 | 1.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,026 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 517 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,042 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,036 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,568 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,656 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,180 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Upper Big Hawk Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Upper Big Hawk Lake was last stocked July 20, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Upper Big Hawk Lake?
Upper Big Hawk Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Upper Big Hawk Lake stocked?
Upper Big Hawk Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Upper Big Hawk Lake stocked?
Upper Big Hawk Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1967 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Upper Big Hawk Lake?
About 12,779 fish have been stocked in Upper Big Hawk Lake across 13 recorded events since 1967, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Upper Big Hawk Lake?
Fish stocked in Upper Big Hawk Lake average about 1.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.