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Around Crystal Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Crystal Lake is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 140 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, kokanee and westslope cutthroat trout, with 1 more on record. 173,149 rainbow trout have gone in across 98 releases.
Stocking history
140 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 5,045 | 4.9" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 932 | 8.9" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 613 | 13.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 500 | 2.2" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,204 | 8.1" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 990 | 6.8" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 600 | 13.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 5,313 | 5.4" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,000 | 8.3" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 546 | 13.4" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 24,110 | 2.5" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,900 | 4.7" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 140. Stocking records for Crystal 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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