Custer County, MT
Tongue River
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Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Tongue River is in Custer County, Montana. State records show it stocked 13 times between 2000 and 2020. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and brown trout. 19,954 rainbow trout have gone in across 10 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Tongue River. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
13 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 2,000 | 7.4" | — |
| Apr 28, 2014 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 2,001 | 7.1" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 2,077 | 7.3" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 2,170 | 9.3" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 2,000 | 8.2" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 26, 2004 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 2,019 | 6.8" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 28, 2003 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,517 | 7.0" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 20, 2002 | Brown Trout · Wyoming | 3,000 | 4.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 29, 2002 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 2,007 | 6.9" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 18, 2001 | Brown Trout · Wyoming | 3,060 | 3.8" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 30, 2001 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 2,160 | 6.2" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 14, 2000 | Brown Trout · Wyoming | 3,360 | 4.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 13. Stocking records for Tongue River 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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