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.

What kind of trout are stocked in Crystal Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 1,922 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,213 fish).

Crystal Lake trout stocking

Montana · lake

Crystal Lake was last stocked 3 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.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Jun 18, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,545 fish

On record

4 stockings

since Jun 12, 2025

Weather at Crystal Lake

Tonight
56°F
Mostly Clear
wind 15 to 18 mph
Friday
71°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 9 to 14 mph
Friday Night
45°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 9 to 13 mph
Saturday
58°F
Sunny
wind 6 to 9 mph
Saturday Night
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Sunday
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 6 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

Stockings of Crystal Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

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

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Jun 18, 2026	Westslope cutthroat trout	932	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Jun 12, 2026	Rainbow trout	613	Big Springs Trout Hatchery
Jun 17, 2025	Westslope cutthroat trout	990	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Jun 12, 2025	Rainbow trout	600	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.

Where is Crystal Lake?

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

Brewington Pond Northlake · 10 mistocked May 27, 2026
Brewington Pond Southlake · 11 mistocked May 27, 2026
Hansen Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
Big Casino Creek Reservoirlake · 17 mistocked Jul 8, 2025
Lower Frog Pondlake · 18 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
Upper Frog Pondlake · 18 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
Elks Country Club Pondlake · 18 mistocked May 26, 2026
Ackley Lakelake · 23 mistocked May 20, 2026

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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.
What kind of trout are stocked in Crystal Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 1,922 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,213 fish).