Clearwater Lake fishing

Clearwater Lake fishing has Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in June and August.

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Last stocked
June 10, 2026
· Cutthroat Trout
Plants on record
13
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
5 in
Elevation
4,786.5 ft

Fish at Clearwater Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

How Clearwater Lake is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

No plants recorded in 7 years between 2011 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 2011

2,000

Fish stocked in 2012

2,000

Fish stocked in 2014

2,000

Fish stocked in 2015

2,000

Fish stocked in 2017

1,875

Fish stocked in 2019

2,000

Fish stocked in 2021

2,000

Fish stocked in 2023

2,000

Fish stocked in 2026

2,000

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 10, 2026Cutthroat Trout2,0005.32 inreport
June 22, 2023Cutthroat Trout2,0004.47 inreport
June 17, 2021Cutthroat Trout2,0004.81 inreport
June 18, 2019Cutthroat Trout2,0005.02 inreport
June 30, 2017Cutthroat Trout1,8754.85 inreport
June 4, 2015Cutthroat Trout1,0004.58 inreport
June 4, 2015Cutthroat Trout1,0005.1 inreport
June 5, 2014Cutthroat Trout1,0005.07 inreport
June 5, 2014Cutthroat Trout1,0004.99 inreport
June 26, 2012Cutthroat Trout1,0004.7 inreport
June 26, 2012Cutthroat Trout1,0004 inreport
August 29, 2011Cutthroat Trout1,0006.11 inreport
August 9, 2011Cutthroat Trout1,0005.85 inreport

Access and facts

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Clearwater Lake?

Fishing Clearwater Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 13 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 10, 2026, averaging 5 in.

When is Clearwater Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 10, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2011 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Clearwater Lake?

Cutthroat Trout stocked at Clearwater Lake average 5 in.

Which lakes near Clearwater Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Alva (5.1 mi) and Lake Inez (7.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Alva is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Lake Inez is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.