Crescent Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1941–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Crescent Lake was last stocked August 6, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Crescent Lake has 31 stocking records on file, spanning 1941–2024, with about 117,915 fish stocked over that period.
When Crescent Lake is stocked
Crescent Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Crescent Lake, freshest activity first.
Stewart Lake
7 mi6 species · 74 records
Last stocked May 2026
Moose Lake
11 mi2 species · 99 records
Last stocked May 2026
Boulder Lake, Lower
11 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked July 2014
Racetrack Lake
12 mi2 species · 13 records
Last stocked August 1994
Alder Gulch
8 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked June 1986
Day Gulch
10 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked May 1964
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,510 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 2.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 23 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,962 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,230 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,361 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,776 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,503 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,513 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1963 | Golden Trout | 4,420 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,600 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,160 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1941 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Crescent Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Crescent Lake was last stocked August 6, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Crescent Lake?
Crescent Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Crescent Lake stocked?
Crescent Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Crescent Lake stocked?
Crescent Lake is stocked intermittently — 31 recorded stockings between 1941 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Crescent Lake?
About 117,915 fish have been stocked in Crescent Lake across 31 recorded events since 1941, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Crescent Lake?
Fish stocked in Crescent Lake average about 1.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.