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Last reported stocking
The latest reported stocking at Emerald Lake was on June 3, 2026: 1,800 Rainbow Trout (6.15 in avg).
Record last checked: 2026-08-02 . This is not a stocking date.
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Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks .
A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.
No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.
Counties Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Beaverhead, Silver Bow, Gallatin Species on record Rainbow Trout , Arctic Grayling , Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout , Cutthroat Trout Records 234 records Official source Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report Location map
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Check the exact water: This page groups records with the same name across 5 counties. They may describe different waters or reaches; the map does not identify all of them.
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Plan a trip to Emerald Lake Check the latest report Confirm dates and any changes in the official stocking report . Historical schedules are kept below even after their planned dates pass.
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Get stocking alerts for this water Looking for a different Emerald Lake? Also on record: Emerald Lake (Adams County, Idaho) · Emerald Lake (Idaho County, Idaho) · Emerald Lake (Minidoka County, Idaho) · Emerald Lake (Newaygo County, Michigan) · Emerald Lake (Okanogan County, Washington)
Agency records
Stocking history 234 records from October 30, 1930 to June 3, 2026.
Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed.
Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.
2026 1 record 2026 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 3, 2026 reported Rainbow Trout 1,800 6.15 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2025 3 records 2024 2 records 2024 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 20, 2024 reported Rainbow Trout 500 7.7700000000000005 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 5, 2024 reported Rainbow Trout 602 9.18 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2023 3 records 2021 3 records 2020 3 records 2019 3 records 2018 3 records 2017 3 records 2016 3 records 2015 3 records 2014 3 records 2013 2 records 2013 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 17, 2013 reported Rainbow Trout 600 7.71 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 13, 2013 reported Rainbow Trout 595 8.4 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2012 3 records 2011 3 records 2010 3 records 2009 4 records 2008 3 records 2007 3 records 2007 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 25, 2007 reported Rainbow Trout 495 8.34 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 20, 2007 reported Rainbow Trout 603 7.3500000000000005 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 4, 2007 reported Rainbow Trout 612 7.0200000000000005 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2006 3 records 2005 3 records 2004 3 records 2003 1 record 2003 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 22, 2003 reported Rainbow Trout 1,802 6.01 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2002 3 records 2002 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 24, 2002 reported Rainbow Trout 601 7.7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 20, 2002 reported Rainbow Trout 604 7.6000000000000005 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 2, 2002 reported Rainbow Trout 607 7.1000000000000005 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2001 3 records 2000 2 records 2000 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 20, 2000 reported Rainbow Trout 600 8.1 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 20, 2000 reported Rainbow Trout 1,203 6.7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1999 2 records 1999 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 27, 1999 reported Rainbow Trout 595 8.5 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 16, 1999 reported Rainbow Trout 601 7.3 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1998 2 records 1998 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 30, 1998 reported Rainbow Trout 605 7.8 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 7, 1998 reported Rainbow Trout 619 6.7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1997 4 records 1996 3 records 1995 1 record 1995 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 13, 1995 reported Rainbow Trout 1,520 6.4 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1994 1 record 1994 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 22, 1994 reported Rainbow Trout 1,406 7.1000000000000005 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1993 1 record 1993 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 8, 1993 reported Rainbow Trout 1,568 6.3 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1992 1 record 1992 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 4, 1992 reported Rainbow Trout 1,529 8.1 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1991 1 record 1991 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 13, 1991 reported Rainbow Trout 1,501 7.5 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1990 1 record 1990 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source May 15, 1990 reported Rainbow Trout 1,516 6.7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1989 1 record 1989 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 28, 1989 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 2,513 7.3 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1988 1 record 1988 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 29, 1988 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 2,500 6.6000000000000005 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1987 1 record 1987 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 23, 1987 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,241 6.8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1986 4 records 1986 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 26, 1986 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,240 7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 25, 1986 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 138 18 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 25, 1986 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 42 22 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 22, 1986 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,197 7 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1985 3 records 1984 4 records 1984 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 15, 1984 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 500 2 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 7, 1984 reported Rainbow Trout 2,220 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 27, 1984 reported Rainbow Trout 2,700 8 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 24, 1984 reported Rainbow Trout 3,000 7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1983 3 records 1982 2 records 1982 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 20, 1982 reported Rainbow Trout 4,060 7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 4, 1982 reported Rainbow Trout 4,100 7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1981 2 records 1981 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 22, 1981 reported Rainbow Trout 3,990 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 23, 1981 reported Rainbow Trout 4,015 7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1980 2 records 1980 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 24, 1980 reported Rainbow Trout 4,000 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 30, 1980 reported Rainbow Trout 4,032 8 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1979 2 records 1979 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 12, 1979 reported Rainbow Trout 5,175 7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 31, 1979 reported Rainbow Trout 3,150 8 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1978 3 records 1977 2 records 1977 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 14, 1977 reported Rainbow Trout 4,760 7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 2, 1977 reported Rainbow Trout 3,240 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1976 3 records 1975 3 records 1974 3 records 1972 4 records 1972 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 19, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 2,426 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 27, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 2,408 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 13, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 1,200 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks March 24, 1972 reported Rainbow Trout 2,002 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1971 5 records 1971 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 11, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 3,120 8 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 5, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 975 8 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 16, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 2,000 8 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 16, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 1,080 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 28, 1971 reported Rainbow Trout 2,460 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1970 4 records 1970 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 23, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 2,200 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 25, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 1,320 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 28, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 1,560 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 12, 1970 reported Rainbow Trout 2,900 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1969 4 records 1969 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 30, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 1,525 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 27, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 2,400 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 29, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 2,010 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 3, 1969 reported Rainbow Trout 2,080 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1968 4 records 1968 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 30, 1968 reported Rainbow Trout 2,312 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 24, 1968 reported Rainbow Trout 1,600 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 29, 1968 reported Rainbow Trout 2,100 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 16, 1968 reported Rainbow Trout 2,000 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1967 3 records 1966 3 records 1965 4 records 1965 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 15, 1965 reported Rainbow Trout 1,900 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 25, 1965 reported Rainbow Trout 2,000 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 9, 1965 reported Rainbow Trout 2,100 10 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April 22, 1965 reported Rainbow Trout 2,400 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1964 3 records 1963 3 records 1962 4 records 1962 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 23, 1962 reported Rainbow Trout 3,017 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 2, 1962 reported Rainbow Trout 1,296 9 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 23, 1962 reported Rainbow Trout 1,600 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 21, 1962 reported Rainbow Trout 2,100 11 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1961 3 records 1960 2 records 1959 3 records 1958 3 records 1957 5 records 1957 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 26, 1957 reported Rainbow Trout 1,200 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 19, 1957 reported Rainbow Trout 2,400 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 10, 1957 reported Rainbow Trout 1,400 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 18, 1957 reported Rainbow Trout 1,000 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 23, 1957 reported Rainbow Trout 1,200 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1956 6 records 1956 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 24, 1956 reported Rainbow Trout 900 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 24, 1956 reported Rainbow Trout 1,250 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 10, 1956 reported Rainbow Trout 1,725 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 10, 1956 reported Rainbow Trout 1,044 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 21, 1956 reported Rainbow Trout 705 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 21, 1956 reported Rainbow Trout 1,800 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1955 6 records 1955 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 18, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 1,650 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 15, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 1,650 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 1, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 1,300 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 29, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 1,300 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 19, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 1,600 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 19, 1955 reported Rainbow Trout 900 Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1954 3 records 1952 2 records 1952 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 27, 1952 reported Rainbow Trout 2,480 5 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 27, 1952 reported Rainbow Trout 2,480 5 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1951 1 record 1951 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 8, 1951 reported Rainbow Trout 2,250 5 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1949 3 records 1947 3 records 1946 3 records 1945 1 record 1945 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 18, 1945 reported Rainbow Trout 20,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1943 1 record 1943 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 12, 1943 reported Arctic Grayling 2,500 6 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1941 1 record 1941 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source June 14, 1941 reported Cutthroat Trout 5,000 4 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1940 4 records 1940 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 6, 1940 reported Cutthroat Trout 30,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 5, 1940 reported Rainbow Trout 24,000 1 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 4, 1940 reported Rainbow Trout 24,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 3, 1940 reported Rainbow Trout 24,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1939 1 record 1939 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 25, 1939 reported Rainbow Trout 2,500 5 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1937 2 records 1937 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 13, 1937 reported Rainbow Trout 10,000 3 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks September 20, 1937 reported Cutthroat Trout 22,500 1 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1936 1 record 1936 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source September 4, 1936 reported Rainbow Trout 45,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1934 1 record 1934 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source August 15, 1934 reported Rainbow Trout 4,500 6 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1933 2 records 1933 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source November 8, 1933 reported Cutthroat Trout 30,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks August 22, 1933 reported Rainbow Trout 20,000 3 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1932 4 records 1932 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source July 26, 1932 reported Rainbow Trout 22,000 5 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks July 16, 1932 reported Rainbow Trout 6,000 5 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks June 29, 1932 reported Rainbow Trout 14,000 5 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May 23, 1932 reported Cutthroat Trout 15,000 4 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1931 3 records 1930 1 record 1930 stocking records and official sources Date / status Species Fish Size Hatchery Source October 30, 1930 reported Cutthroat Trout 50,000 Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the
water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
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Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks . A record for this water was last checked on 2026-08-02 . This check date is not a stocking date.
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