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Lake Whitefish Stocking in Montana

2 Montana waters are on record as stocked with Lake Whitefish, per Montana fish & wildlife agency (1927–1979) — about 10,789,630 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Lake Whitefish is typically stocked in winter, most often in February.

Source: Montana fish & wildlife agency· updated 1979-05-23
Historical illustration of a lake whitefish, a silvery, small-mouthed fish with a forked tail.
Illustration by H. L. Todd / NOAA (public domain)

About Lake Whitefish

A silvery, deep-water relative of trout and salmon, stocked in a small number of Montana lakes.

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2
Waters stocked
10,789,630
Lake Whitefish stocked
49
Stocking records
1.0"
Avg size

When Lake Whitefish is stocked in Montana

Lake Whitefish stocking events by month across Montana.

Frequently asked

Where is Lake Whitefish stocked in Montana?

Lake Whitefish is stocked in 2 Montana waters — all source-cited to Montana fish & wildlife agency.

When is Lake Whitefish stocked in Montana?

Lake Whitefish is typically stocked in winter, most often in February in Montana.

How many Lake Whitefish are stocked in Montana?

About 10,789,630 Lake Whitefish have been stocked across Montana since 1927, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.

What size Lake Whitefish are stocked?

Stocked Lake Whitefish in Montana average about 1.0 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.

2 Lake Whitefish waters · Montana state stocking data.