Lake Sutherlin trout stocking
Meagher County, Montana · lake · 5,491 ft elevation
Lake Sutherlin was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 30, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since May 19, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months (17,873 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, kokanee.
- The second most stocked of 11 waters in Meagher County.
- Stocked more often than 89% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Lake Sutherlin
- This Afternoon52°FSunnywind 3 mph
- Tonight27°FClearwind 5 mph
- Thursday47°FMostly Sunny2% rain · wind 3 to 12 mph
- Thursday Night25°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 7 mph
- Friday46°FSunnywind 6 to 14 mph
- Friday Night30°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Lake Sutherlin stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in June, usually on Tuesdays, about every 28 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 31,652 | 10,551 | 8.8 in |
| Kokanee | 2 | 5,256 | 2,628 | 3.6 in |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 17,873 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 30Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 12,000 | 4.0 in | 4 weeks | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jun 2 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,392 | 8.8 in | 3 weeks | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
May 12 Tuesday | Kokanee | 2,481 | 3.4 in | 314 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
20252 stockings · 19,035 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 2 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 16,260 | 5.6 in | 44 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
May 19 Monday | Kokanee | 2,775 | 3.6 in | Big Springs 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 Lake Sutherlin?
Meagher County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Lake Sutherlin
- Bair Reservoirlake · 8 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Newlan Reservoirlake · 9 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
- Castle Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
- Bonanza Reservoirlake · 14 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Cook Reservoir 2lake · 19 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Hundred Dollar Bill Pond (; Mud Creek Reservoir)lake · 19 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Gipsy Lakelake · 24 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
All stocked waters in Meagher CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Lake Sutherlin
- When was Lake Sutherlin last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 30, 2026 (rainbow trout, 12,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Lake Sutherlin stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in June, usually on Tuesdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is Lake Sutherlin stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 11 waters in Meagher County. Stocked more often than 89% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Sutherlin?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 31,652 fish); Kokanee (2 stockings, 5,256 fish).