Whitefish Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1924–2021 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Whitefish Lake was last stocked April 21, 2021 with Cutthroat Trout. Whitefish Lake has 261 stocking records on file, spanning 1924–2021, with about 14,839,338 fish stocked over that period.
When Whitefish Lake is stocked
Whitefish Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June — 75 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,710 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,588 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,135 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,199 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,732 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,064 | 3.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 8, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,306 | 2.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,118 | 2.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,603 | 3.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,360 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,969 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,090 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,090 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,720 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,660 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,643 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,451 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,060 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,644 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,192 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,260 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,763 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,894 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,707 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 55,506 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,680 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,780 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,560 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,688 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,269 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,727 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,066 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 23,664 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,498 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,560 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 42,240 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 39,248 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1992 | Kokanee | 6,120 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,258 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,755 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1992 | Kokanee | 4,830 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1992 | Kokanee | 6,030 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1992 | Kokanee | 7,073 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,640 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,808 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,888 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,460 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 56 | 36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 813 | 24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Whitefish Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Whitefish Lake was last stocked April 21, 2021 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling, Trout (unspecified), Brook Trout, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Whitefish Lake stocked?
Whitefish Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June.
How often is Whitefish Lake stocked?
Whitefish Lake has been stocked about 3 times a year — 261 recorded stockings between 1924 and 2021.
How many fish have been stocked in Whitefish Lake?
About 14,839,338 fish have been stocked in Whitefish Lake across 261 recorded events since 1924, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Whitefish Lake?
Fish stocked in Whitefish Lake average about 4.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.