When was Russ Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Russ Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Russ Lake stocked often?

Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula 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 Russ Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,037 fish).

Russ Lake trout stocking

Missoula County, Montana · lake · 3,660 ft elevation

Russ Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 1, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 24, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,000 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

Jul 1, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,000 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Jun 24, 2025

Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Russ Lake

Overnight
27°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 mph
Monday
46°F
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
27% rain · wind 1 mph
Monday Night
33°F
Patchy Fog then Rain Showers
82% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
45°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
35% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Patchy Fog
3% rain · wind 2 mph
Veterans Day
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly 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	2,037	1,019	4.8 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 1Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	1,000	4.8 in	372 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,037 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 24 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	1,037	3.7 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 Russ Lake?

Missoula 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 Russ Lake

Fran Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Peck Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Shay Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jun 24, 2025
Van Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Holland Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 30, 2025
Lindbergh Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
Pierce Lakelake · 14 mistocked Jun 5, 2025
Swan Pondlake · 16 mistocked Jun 5, 2026

All stocked waters in Missoula County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Russ Lake

When was Russ Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Russ Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Russ Lake stocked often?: Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula 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 Russ Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,037 fish).