Flathead County, MT
Whale Lake
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Before you go
Source: Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Open Government Licence (British Columbia) · Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Whale Lake is a lake in Flathead County, Montana. State records show it stocked 9 times between 2001 and 2024. Every recorded release has been westslope cutthroat trout. 5,323 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 9 releases.
Stocking history
9 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.5" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 2.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Aug 8, 2012 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Aug 7, 2009 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Jul 31, 2008 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 531 | 1.3" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 30, 2003 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,016 | 1.5" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 13, 2002 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 530 | 2.0" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 6, 2001 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 238 | 6.5" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 25, 2001 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,008 | 1.4" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Whale 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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