When was Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Carter County (2 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond)?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 3,000 fish).

Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) trout stocking

Carter County, Montana · lake · 3,807 ft elevation

Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 13, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,500 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,500 fish

On record

2 stockings

since May 13, 2025

Tied for the most stocked water in Carter County (2 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond)

Overnight
39°F
Rain Showers
90% rain · wind 8 to 23 mph
Monday
43°F
Rain Showers
100% rain · wind 23 to 26 mph
Monday Night
28°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
67% rain · wind 9 to 23 mph
Tuesday
49°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
26°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Wednesday
51°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 7 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	2	3,000	1,500	2.8 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 6Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	1,500	2.8 in	358 days	Miles City Fish Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 13 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	1,500	2.3 in		Miles City Fish Hatchery

From Montana fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond)?

Carter County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Questions about Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond)

When was Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond) stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Carter County (2 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Craft Pond 2 (; Gerald Craft Bass Pond)?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 3,000 fish).