Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last July 14, 2013 Last stocked July 14, 2013 · avg 3.6 in · 4 plants
Arctic Grayling species guideKaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) fishing
Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) fishing: not stocked since July 14, 2013. It was stocked with Arctic Grayling on a high alpine lake. Also recorded: Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
- Last stocked
- July 14, 2013
- · Arctic Grayling
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.6 in
- Elevation
- 8,928.5 ft
Fish at Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake)
Around the dates Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 53°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last July 14, 2013 
Yellowstone cutthroat trout Confirmed present How Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) is stocked
Mirror Lake (12.9 mi), Rainbow Lake #2 (13.9 mi), Rainbow Lake 5 (14.2 mi), Rainbow Lake #3 (14.2 mi), and Rainbow Lake #4 (14.3 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2012
15,750
Fish stocked in 2013
8,225
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 7,500 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 14, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 725 | 6.5 in | report |
| July 9, 2012 | Arctic Grayling | 15,000 | 1 in | report |
| July 9, 2012 | Arctic Grayling | 750 | 5.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- high alpine
- Facilities
- camping
About 40-acre lake at 8,990 ft in the Boulder River drainage (16 ft average depth, 70 ft max). Fourmile Creek Trail #22 then #149 past Silver, Patient and West Boulder Lakes (7.5 trail miles), or Speculator Creek Trail #21 (7). Best camping is in the meadow near the inlet.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake)
Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) is inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake)?
Fishing Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) usually means Arctic Grayling. All 4 plants on record are Arctic Grayling. Arctic Grayling was last stocked July 14, 2013, averaging 3.6 in. Yellowstone cutthroat trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) stocked?
Not stocked since July 14, 2013.
How big are the fish stocked at Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake)?
Arctic Grayling stocked at Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) average 3.6 in.
How do you get on Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake)?
Facilities include camping. About 40-acre lake at 8,990 ft in the Boulder River drainage (16 ft average depth, 70 ft max). Fourmile Creek Trail #22 then #149 past Silver, Patient and West Boulder Lakes (7.5 trail miles), or Speculator Creek Trail #21 (7). Best camping is in the meadow near the inlet.
Which lakes near Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) were stocked more recently?
Mirror Lake (12.9 mi), Rainbow Lake #2 (13.9 mi), Rainbow Lake 5 (14.2 mi), Rainbow Lake #3 (14.2 mi), and Rainbow Lake #4 (14.3 mi) were stocked more recently.