Whetstone Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1973–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Whetstone Lake was last stocked September 25, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Whetstone Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1973–2024, with about 10,160 fish stocked over that period.
When Whetstone Lake is stocked
Whetstone Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Whetstone Lake, freshest activity first.
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Green Canyon Creek
3 mi1 species · 1 records
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Legend Lake
7 mi1 species · 2 records
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Carpp Creek, Unnamed Trib
9 mi1 species · 16 records
Last stocked July 1954
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 1.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 810 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 540 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 510 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Whetstone Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Whetstone Lake was last stocked September 25, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Whetstone Lake?
Whetstone Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Whetstone Lake stocked?
Whetstone Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Whetstone Lake stocked?
Whetstone Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1973 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Whetstone Lake?
About 10,160 fish have been stocked in Whetstone Lake across 14 recorded events since 1973, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Whetstone Lake?
Fish stocked in Whetstone Lake average about 1.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.