When was Clearwater Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 10, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Clearwater Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Clearwater Lake stocked often?

Number 15 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Clearwater Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 2,000 fish).

Clearwater Lake trout stocking

Missoula County, Montana · lake · 4,787 ft elevation

Clearwater Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 10, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 10, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (2,000 fish). Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 10, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

2,000 fish

On record

1 stocking

since Jun 10, 2026

Number 15 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Clearwater Lake

Today
48°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Tonight
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 1 mph
Wednesday
50°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 1 mph
Wednesday Night
32°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 2 mph
Thursday
46°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
22% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday Night
33°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
22% rain · wind 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Westslope cutthroat trout	1	2,000	2,000	5.3 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Jun 10Latest Wednesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	2,000	5.3 in	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

From Montana fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is Clearwater Lake?

Missoula County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Clearwater Lake

Pierce Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jun 5, 2025
Rainy Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
Holland Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 30, 2025
Lake Alvalake · 5 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Lake Inezlake · 7 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Lindbergh Lakelake · 8 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
Russ Lakelake · 16 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Fran Lakelake · 16 mistocked Jul 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Missoula County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Clearwater Lake

When was Clearwater Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 10, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Clearwater Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Clearwater Lake stocked often?: Number 15 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Clearwater Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 2,000 fish).