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Around Sunlight Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Sunlight Lake is an 8 acre lake in Park County, Montana. State records show it stocked 4 times between 2002 and 2025. Every recorded release has been yellowstone cutthroat trout. 3,750 yellowstone cutthroat trout have gone in across 4 releases.
Stocking history
4 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 750 | 2.4" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 1,000 | 2.2" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 20, 2010 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 1,000 | 2.1" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 12, 2002 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber | 1,000 | 2.5" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Sunlight 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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