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Around Russ Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Russ Lake is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 27 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and westslope cutthroat trout. 16,720 rainbow trout have gone in across 15 releases.
Stocking history
27 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,000 | 4.8" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,037 | 3.7" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 998 | 4.0" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,001 | 3.8" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 999 | 3.8" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,003 | 3.3" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,250 | 3.5" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,000 | 3.3" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,000 | 3.8" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,000 | 4.1" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 982 | 3.8" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,100 | 3.7" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 27. Stocking records for Russ 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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