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Around Cottonwood Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 6 times between 2000 and 2024. Every recorded release has been yellowstone cutthroat trout. 6,440 yellowstone cutthroat trout have gone in across 6 releases.
Stocking history
6 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 1,380 | 2.3" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 1,380 | 2.8" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 30, 2012 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 920 | 2.5" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 22, 2008 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 920 | 2.4" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 4, 2004 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber | 920 | 2.3" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 13, 2000 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber | 920 | 2.5" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Cottonwood 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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