Crystal Lake trout stocking
Fergus County, Montana · lake · 6,008 ft elevation
Crystal Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 18, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Jun 12, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (1,545 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 4 of 18 stocked waters in Fergus County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 83% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Crystal Lake
- Today46°FSunnywind 1 mph
- Tonight33°FMostly Clearwind 2 to 14 mph
- Thursday48°FMostly Sunny6% rain · wind 3 to 10 mph
- Thursday Night30°FPartly Cloudy6% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Friday46°FSunnywind 8 mph
- Friday Night37°FPartly Cloudywind 6 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Crystal Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westslope cutthroat trout | 2 | 1,922 | 961 | 8.9 in |
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 1,213 | 607 | 13.2 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 1,545 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18Latest Thursday | Westslope cutthroat trout | 932 | 8.9 in | 6 days | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
Jun 12 Friday | Rainbow trout | 613 | 13.2 in | 360 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
20252 stockings · 1,590 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 17 Tuesday | Westslope cutthroat trout | 990 | 6.8 in | 5 days | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
Jun 12 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 600 | 13.2 in | Big Springs 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?
Fergus County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Crystal Lake
- Brewington Pond Northlake · 10 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Brewington Pond Southlake · 11 mistocked Sep 16, 2026
- Hansen Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Big Casino Creek Reservoirlake · 17 mistocked Jul 8, 2025
- Lower Frog Pondlake · 18 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
- Upper Frog Pondlake · 18 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
- Elks Country Club Pondlake · 18 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Ackley Lakelake · 23 mistocked May 20, 2026
All stocked waters in Fergus CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Crystal Lake
- When was Crystal Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 18, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 932 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Crystal Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Crystal Lake stocked often?
- Number 4 of 18 stocked waters in Fergus County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 83% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Crystal Lake?
- Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 1,922 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,213 fish).