McRae Reservoir 1, Jack fishing

McRae Reservoir 1, Jack 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.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 7, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
15
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.3 in
Elevation
2,448.8 ft

Fish at McRae Reservoir 1, Jack

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates McRae Reservoir 1, Jack is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 44.5°F in April, 57.3°F in May, 68°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 7, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How McRae Reservoir 1, Jack is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

No plants recorded in 2015.

Fish stocked in 2011

2,000

Fish stocked in 2012

2,000

Fish stocked in 2013

2,000

Fish stocked in 2014

2,000

Fish stocked in 2016

2,000

Fish stocked in 2017

2,000

Fish stocked in 2018

2,000

Fish stocked in 2019

2,000

Fish stocked in 2020

2,000

Fish stocked in 2021

2,000

Fish stocked in 2022

2,000

Fish stocked in 2023

2,000

Fish stocked in 2024

2,000

Fish stocked in 2025

2,000

Fish stocked in 2026

2,000

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 7, 2026Rainbow Trout2,0002.76 inreport
May 14, 2025Rainbow Trout2,0002.26 inreport
May 24, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0001.78 inreport
May 18, 2023Rainbow Trout2,0002.27 inreport
April 28, 2022Rainbow Trout2,0002 inreport
June 9, 2021Rainbow Trout2,0002.51 inreport
April 23, 2020Rainbow Trout2,0004.44 inreport
April 24, 2019Rainbow Trout2,0001.88 inreport
May 3, 2018Rainbow Trout2,0002.01 inreport
April 13, 2017Rainbow Trout2,0001.98 inreport
April 6, 2016Rainbow Trout2,0001.9 inreport
April 16, 2014Rainbow Trout2,0002 inreport
April 12, 2013Rainbow Trout2,0002 inreport
April 19, 2012Rainbow Trout2,0002.15 inreport
April 23, 2011Rainbow Trout2,0002 inreport

Access and facts

Small (about 8-acre) pond on private land in Garfield County, reached by turning off Highway 200 just east of mile marker 235. FWP stocks it as a private pond with public access. It is shallow and FWP notes it winterkills often.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at McRae Reservoir 1, Jack?

Fishing McRae Reservoir 1, Jack usually means Rainbow Trout. All 15 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 7, 2026, averaging 2.3 in.

When is McRae Reservoir 1, Jack stocked?

Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2015.

How big are the fish stocked at McRae Reservoir 1, Jack?

Rainbow Trout stocked at McRae Reservoir 1, Jack average 2.3 in.

How do you get on McRae Reservoir 1, Jack?

Small (about 8-acre) pond on private land in Garfield County, reached by turning off Highway 200 just east of mile marker 235. FWP stocks it as a private pond with public access. It is shallow and FWP notes it winterkills often.

Which lakes near McRae Reservoir 1, Jack were stocked more recently?

Fort Peck Lake (32.2 mi) was stocked more recently.

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