Russ Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1968–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Russ Lake was last stocked June 24, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Russ Lake has 56 stocking records on file, spanning 1968–2025, with about 87,464 fish stocked over that period.
When Russ Lake is stocked
Russ Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 26 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Russ Lake, freshest activity first.
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1 mi4 species · 55 records
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0 mi2 species · 57 records
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4 mi3 species · 46 records
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Jim Lake
4 mi2 species · 17 records
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Lake Of The Woods
5 mi3 species · 56 records
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Jim Lake 19
5 mi1 species · 9 records
Last stocked July 2022
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,037 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 3.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 3.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 3.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 3.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 3.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 982 | 3.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 3.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,650 | 4.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 4.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,358 | 5.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,607 | 5.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,515 | 3.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,578 | 4.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,522 | 4.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,505 | 3.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,518 | 3.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,540 | 3.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,514 | 3.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,607 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,509 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,648 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,526 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,584 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,525 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,587 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,575 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,545 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,529 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,508 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,447 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 55 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,513 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,541 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,523 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 2,499 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,029 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,101 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,622 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,560 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 25, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,030 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Russ Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Russ Lake was last stocked June 24, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Russ Lake?
Russ Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Russ Lake stocked?
Russ Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Russ Lake stocked?
Russ Lake is stocked intermittently — 56 recorded stockings between 1968 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Russ Lake?
About 87,464 fish have been stocked in Russ Lake across 56 recorded events since 1968, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Russ Lake?
Fish stocked in Russ Lake average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.