Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Crusch Reservoir fishing
Crusch Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 8, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 2.7 in
- Elevation
- 2,313.1 ft
Fish at Crusch Reservoir
Around the dates Crusch Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 55.4°F in May, 40.2°F in April, 65.7°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Crusch Reservoir, categorized as an eastern pond, receives an annual stocking of 2,500 Rainbow Trout. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Crusch Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2021.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,500
Fish stocked in 2012
2,500
Fish stocked in 2013
2,505
Fish stocked in 2014
2,500
Fish stocked in 2015
2,500
Fish stocked in 2016
2,500
Fish stocked in 2017
2,500
Fish stocked in 2018
2,500
Fish stocked in 2019
2,500
Fish stocked in 2020
2,500
Fish stocked in 2022
2,500
Fish stocked in 2023
2,500
Fish stocked in 2024
2,500
Fish stocked in 2025
2,500
Fish stocked in 2026
2,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.17 in | report |
| May 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.17 in | report |
| May 15, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.92 in | report |
| May 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.63 in | report |
| May 11, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.25 in | report |
| May 12, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.21 in | report |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.65 in | report |
| May 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.48 in | report |
| April 14, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.02 in | report |
| April 8, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.09 in | report |
| April 17, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.07 in | report |
| April 17, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.08 in | report |
| June 24, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,505 | 3.75 in | report |
| May 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.71 in | report |
| June 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.38 in | report |
Access and facts
Landowner permission is required to fish this small reservoir, per Montana FWP.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Crusch Reservoir
Anglers should be aware that landowner permission is required to access Crusch Reservoir for fishing. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Crusch Reservoir?
Fishing Crusch Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 15 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 8, 2026, averaging 2.7 in.
When is Crusch Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Crusch Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Crusch Reservoir average 2.7 in.
How do you get on Crusch Reservoir?
Landowner permission is required to fish this small reservoir, per Montana FWP.
Which lakes near Crusch Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Hofman Reservoir (11 mi), Boxelder Lake (43.6 mi), and Christensen Reservoir (46.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Hofman Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Boxelder Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Christensen Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.