About this water
Cottonwood Lake, Middle is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 8 times between 2000 and 2025. The most-stocked species are westslope cutthroat trout and rainbow trout. 4,396 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 7 releases.
Stocking history
8 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,000 | 5.6" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 636 | 3.8" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 8, 2005 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 660 | 5.5" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 20, 2004 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 600 | 5.9" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 23, 2003 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 600 | 5.4" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 300 | 10.4" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 6, 2001 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 600 | 9.5" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| May 9, 2000 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,006 | 10.5" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Cottonwood Lake, Middle 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.


