When was Cottonwood Lake, Middle last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 29, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 600 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Cottonwood Lake, Middle stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Cottonwood Lake, Middle stocked often?

Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle?

Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 1,600 fish).

Cottonwood Lake, Middle trout stocking

Missoula County, Montana · lake · 4,839 ft elevation

Cottonwood Lake, Middle was last stocked 6 weeks ago (Sep 29, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Oct 9, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (600 fish). Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

6 weeks ago

Sep 29, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

600 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Oct 9, 2025

Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Cottonwood Lake, Middle

Overnight
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 7 mph
Saturday
47°F
Mostly Sunny
4% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Saturday Night
35°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Sunday
44°F
Partly Sunny
2% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Sunday Night
30°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
Monday
41°F
Partly Sunny
11% rain · wind 2 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	2	1,600	800	5.9 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 29Latest Tuesday · 6 weeks ago	Westslope cutthroat trout	600	5.9 in	355 days	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 9 Thursday	Westslope cutthroat trout	1,000	5.6 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 Cottonwood Lake, Middle?

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 Cottonwood Lake, Middle

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Lake Inezlake · 13 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Lake Alvalake · 15 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Rainy Lakelake · 17 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
Clearwater Lakelake · 18 mistocked Jun 10, 2026

All stocked waters in Missoula County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Cottonwood Lake, Middle

When was Cottonwood Lake, Middle last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 29, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 600 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Cottonwood Lake, Middle stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Cottonwood Lake, Middle stocked often?: Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Cottonwood Lake, Middle?: Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 1,600 fish).