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Around Rainy Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Rainy Lake is an 82 acre lake in Missoula County, Montana. State records show it stocked 21 times between 2003 and 2026. Every recorded release has been westslope cutthroat trout. 23,329 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 21 releases.
Stocking history
21 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 700 | 5.3" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,000 | 4.6" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,000 | 4.5" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,000 | 4.8" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,000 | 5.0" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 960 | 4.9" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 4, 2015 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 750 | 5.1" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 4, 2015 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 750 | 4.6" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 750 | 5.1" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 750 | 5.0" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 750 | 4.0" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 750 | 4.7" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 21. Stocking records for Rainy Lake published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
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