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Around Van Houten Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Van Houten Lake is an 11 acre lake in Beaverhead County, Montana. State records show it stocked 4 times between 2016 and 2025. The most-stocked species are westslope cutthroat trout and arctic grayling. 2,000 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 3 releases.
Stocking history
4 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 800 | 4.2" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| May 6, 2020 | Arctic Grayling · Axolotl Lake | 1,000 | 5.2" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 1,000 | 5.2" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 200 | 5.4" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Van Houten 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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