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Around Heather 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
Heather Lake is a 12 acre lake in Gallatin County, Montana. State records show it stocked 4 times between 2001 and 2025. Every recorded release has been yellowstone cutthroat trout. 6,360 yellowstone cutthroat trout have gone in across 4 releases.
Stocking history
4 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 1,180 | 2.4" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 1,180 | 2.7" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 6, 2001 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber | 2,000 | 2.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Heather 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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