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Around Crater Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Crater Lake is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 18 times between 2000 and 2025. The most-stocked species are westslope cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout. 21,771 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 12 releases.
Stocking history
18 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Tiger Trout(Brook X Brown hybrid) · Wyoming | 253 | 5.1" | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 2,497 | 1.3" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.9" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 20, 2019 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 2,500 | 1.2" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| May 24, 2018 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 358 | 3.3" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,274 | 2.2" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 350 | 1.9" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.8" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| May 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout · Eagle Lake | 350 | 2.9" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 17, 2010 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 2,500 | 2.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| May 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout · Eagle Lake | 350 | 3.0" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 7, 2007 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 1.4" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 18. Stocking records for Crater 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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