Van Houten Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1941–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Van Houten Lake was last stocked May 22, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Van Houten Lake has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1941–2025, with about 102,344 fish stocked over that period.
When Van Houten Lake is stocked
Van Houten Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 4.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 5.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 5.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,512 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1963 | Brook Trout | 8,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 416 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 414 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 5, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,060 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 4,152 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,168 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 930 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 1,662 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,080 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Van Houten Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Van Houten Lake was last stocked May 22, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Van Houten Lake?
Van Houten Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Van Houten Lake stocked?
Van Houten Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Van Houten Lake stocked?
Van Houten Lake is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1941 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Van Houten Lake?
About 102,344 fish have been stocked in Van Houten Lake across 22 recorded events since 1941, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Van Houten Lake?
Fish stocked in Van Houten Lake average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.