Crater Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1938–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Crater Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Brown Trout. Crater Lake has 42 stocking records on file, spanning 1938–2025, with about 103,011 fish stocked over that period.
When Crater Lake is stocked
Crater Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 20 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Crater Lake, freshest activity first.
George Lake
9 mi1 species · 41 records
Last stocked August 2025
Flesher Lakes 1
11 mi2 species · 44 records
Last stocked May 2025
Island Lake
6 mi6 species · 37 records
Last stocked September 2024
Gravelly Range Lake
4 mi10 species · 25 records
Last stocked April 1957
Landers Fork
10 mi2 species · 28 records
Last stocked July 1954
Alice Creek
11 mi1 species · 11 records
Last stocked July 1953
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | Brown Trout | 253 | 5.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,497 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 358 | 3.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,274 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 1.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 34 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 2.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,716 | 1.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 8.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,519 | 1.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,005 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 825 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,435 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,470 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,087 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,048 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,038 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,062 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 576 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,310 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1965 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 798 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,650 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Crater Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Crater Lake was last stocked August 5, 2025 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Crater Lake?
Crater Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Crater Lake stocked?
Crater Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Crater Lake stocked?
Crater Lake is stocked intermittently — 42 recorded stockings between 1938 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Crater Lake?
About 103,011 fish have been stocked in Crater Lake across 42 recorded events since 1938, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Crater Lake?
Fish stocked in Crater Lake average about 5.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.