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Shelf Lake

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Silvertip Cabin1.8 mi0.5 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US

About this water

Shelf Lake is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 7 times between 2000 and 2024. Every recorded release has been westslope cutthroat trout. 7,049 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 7 releases.

Stocking history

7 recorded stockings

DateSpeciesNumberSizeHatchery
Aug 4, 2024Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda1,0001.5"Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery
Jul 14, 2021Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda1,0002.0"Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery
Aug 8, 2012Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda1,0001.0"Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery
Aug 7, 2009Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda1,0001.0"Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery
Jul 26, 2006Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda1,0221.3"Murray Springs Trout Hatchery
Jul 31, 2003Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda1,0331.3"Murray Springs Trout Hatchery
Jul 24, 2000Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda9941.5"Murray Springs Trout Hatchery

Stocking records for Shelf 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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