When was Crystal Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 4, 2026 (rainbow trout, 5,045 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Crystal Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Crystal Lake stocked often?

Number 6 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days. 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 Crystal Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 6,249 fish).

Crystal Lake trout stocking

Lincoln County, Montana · lake · 2,287 ft elevation

Crystal Lake was last stocked 2 months ago (Sep 4, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 26, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (5,045 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

2 months ago

Sep 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

5,045 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Jun 26, 2025

Number 6 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Crystal Lake

Overnight
35°F
Cloudy
1% rain · wind 0 mph
Monday
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
50% rain · wind 2 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Rain Showers
94% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
51°F
Chance Rain Showers
40% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
27% rain · wind 2 mph
Veterans Day
59°F
Partly Sunny
wind 2 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	6,249	3,125	8.1 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 5,045 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 4Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	5,045	4.9 in	435 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,204 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 26 Thursday	Rainbow trout	1,204	8.1 in		Jocko River Trout 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 Crystal Lake?

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

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Stocked waters near Crystal Lake

Bootjack Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Grouse Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 7, 2025
Leon Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Timber Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 21, 2025
Frank Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 16, 2025
Cibid Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Lost Lakelake · 11 mistocked May 6, 2026
Libby Pondlake · 13 mistocked Jun 18, 2026

All stocked waters in Lincoln County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Crystal Lake

When was Crystal Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 4, 2026 (rainbow trout, 5,045 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Crystal Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Crystal Lake stocked often?: Number 6 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days. 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 Crystal Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 6,249 fish).