About this water
Black Canyon Lake is a 79 acre lake in Carbon County, Montana. State records show it stocked 5 times between 2001 and 2025. Every recorded release has been yellowstone cutthroat trout. 40,120 yellowstone cutthroat trout have gone in across 5 releases.
Stocking history
5 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 8,240 | 2.3" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 7,400 | 2.7" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 29, 2013 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 8,000 | 2.8" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 30, 2007 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 8,240 | 2.3" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 7, 2001 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber | 8,240 | 2.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Black Canyon 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.


