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Around Hebgen Lake
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Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Hebgen Lake is a 12,407 acre lake in Gallatin County, Montana. State records show it stocked 54 times between 2000 and 2023. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and arctic grayling. 1,735,996 rainbow trout have gone in across 52 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Hebgen Lake. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
54 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | Arctic Grayling · Rogers Lake | 4,534 | 3.9" | — |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Arctic Grayling · Rogers Lake | 77,550 | 1.0" | — |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 25,100 | 4.6" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 36,844 | 3.6" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 38,408 | 3.5" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 27, 2015 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 24,818 | 3.2" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 29, 2014 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 35,235 | 3.8" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2013 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 49,285 | 3.6" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 2, 2013 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 55,550 | 3.8" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 46,780 | 4.1" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 5, 2011 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 49,107 | 3.3" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 3, 2011 | Rainbow Trout · Harrison Lake (Desmet) | 46,603 | 3.3" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 54. Stocking records for Hebgen 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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