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Painted Lake

LakeMadison County, MT4.4 acres

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Beaver Creek Cabin4.2 mi1 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US

About this water

Painted Lake is a 4 acre lake in Madison County, Montana. State records show it stocked 7 times between 2001 and 2024. The most-stocked species are westslope cutthroat trout and yellowstone cutthroat trout. 2,499 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 5 releases.

Stocking history

7 recorded stockings

DateSpeciesNumberSizeHatchery
Sep 19, 2024Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda5002.1"Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Jul 21, 2020Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda5002.0"Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Jul 25, 2017Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda5001.7"Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Jul 30, 2013Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda4991.9"Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Aug 10, 2009Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda5002.0"Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Aug 2, 2005Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber5002.3"Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
Aug 8, 2001Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber5002.0"Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery

Stocking records for Painted 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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