When was Crystal Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 17, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Crystal Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Mineral County. Stocked less often than most 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 (1 stocking, 500 fish).

Crystal Lake trout stocking

Mineral County, Montana · lake · 5,450 ft elevation

Crystal Lake was last stocked 14 months ago (Sep 17, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 17, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

14 months ago

Sep 17, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 17, 2025

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Mineral County.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Crystal Lake

Overnight
29°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 8 mph
Friday
38°F
Partly Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Friday Night
35°F
Partly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 7 to 15 mph
Saturday
47°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
34°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely
73% rain · wind 5 to 26 mph
Sunday
42°F
Rain And Snow Likely
73% rain · wind 7 to 26 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Westslope cutthroat trout	1	500	500	2.2 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Sep 17Latest Wednesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	500	2.2 in	Washoe Park 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?

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

Directions Larger map Montana fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Crystal Lake

Heart Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
Lenore Lakelake · 7 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
St. Regis Community Parklake · 14 mistocked May 20, 2026
Copper Lakelake · 16 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
Thompson Park Pondlake · 22 mistocked May 19, 2026

All stocked waters in Mineral County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Crystal Lake

When was Crystal Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 17, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Crystal Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 5 waters in Mineral County. Stocked less often than most 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 (1 stocking, 500 fish).