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Emerald Lake
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Around Emerald Lake
Before you go
- Timed entryTower Junction to Slough Creek Road Corridor Vehicle Day-Use Tickets
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Emerald Lake is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked 72 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and arctic grayling. 44,736 rainbow trout have gone in across 71 releases.
Stocking history
72 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,800 | 6.2" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 600 | 9.5" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 600 | 9.5" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 600 | 9.4" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 500 | 7.8" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 602 | 9.2" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 685 | 8.7" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 694 | 8.1" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 603 | 8.1" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 612 | 8.6" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 602 | 7.3" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 24, 2021 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 602 | 7.5" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 72. Stocking records for Emerald 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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