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Around Big Butte 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
Big Butte Lake is a 23 acre lake in Carbon County, Montana. State records show it stocked 4 times between 2005 and 2025. Every recorded release has been golden trout. 7,618 golden trout have gone in across 4 releases.
Stocking history
4 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Golden Trout · Sylvan Lake | 998 | 1.4" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Golden Trout · Sylvan Lake | 2,210 | 1.1" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Golden Trout · Sylvan Lake | 2,200 | 0.8" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 6, 2005 | Golden Trout · Sylvan Lake | 2,210 | 1.1" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Big Butte 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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