About this water
Sapphire Lake is a 6 acre lake in Missoula County, Montana. State records show it stocked 7 times between 2000 and 2024. Every recorded release has been westslope cutthroat trout. 3,606 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 7 releases.
Stocking history
7 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.5" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Jul 13, 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 8, 2009 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Jul 27, 2006 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 450 | 1.8" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 31, 2003 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 646 | 1.3" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 26, 2000 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 510 | 1.2" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Sapphire 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.


