Vinal Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1938–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Vinal Lake was last stocked August 9, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Vinal Lake has 69 stocking records on file, spanning 1938–2024, with about 365,696 fish stocked over that period.
When Vinal Lake is stocked
Vinal Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in September — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Vinal Lake, freshest activity first.
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3 mi2 species · 55 records
Last stocked August 2024
South Fish Lake
4 mi1 species · 23 records
Last stocked August 2024
Middle Fish Lake
5 mi1 species · 24 records
Last stocked August 2024
North Fish Lake
5 mi2 species · 32 records
Last stocked August 2024
Mt Henry Lake
7 mi2 species · 8 records
Last stocked August 2014
Boulder Lake 1
10 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 2012
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,440 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,720 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,020 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,377 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 292 | 1.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,308 | 1.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,095 | 2.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,440 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,424 | 1.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,827 | 1.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,026 | 1.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,847 | 1.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,928 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,372 | 1.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,576 | 2.11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,497 | 4.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,573 | 2.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,105 | 1.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,630 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 392 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,195 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,029 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,004 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,049 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,165 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,012 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,030 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,012 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 681 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,797 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,355 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,052 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,010 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,010 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,978 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,162 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,024 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,993 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,028 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,010 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,088 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,190 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,154 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Vinal Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Vinal Lake was last stocked August 9, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Vinal Lake?
Vinal Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Vinal Lake stocked?
Vinal Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in September.
How often is Vinal Lake stocked?
Vinal Lake is stocked intermittently — 69 recorded stockings between 1938 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Vinal Lake?
About 365,696 fish have been stocked in Vinal Lake across 69 recorded events since 1938, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Vinal Lake?
Fish stocked in Vinal Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.