Ruby Lake NWR – Collection Ditch fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Ruby Lake NWR – Collection Ditch?

Fishing Ruby Lake NWR – Collection Ditch is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 10 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 17, 2026, averaging 9 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked March 18, 2026, averaging 10 in. Brown Trout was last stocked March 24, 2026, averaging 9.4 in.

When is Ruby Lake NWR – Collection Ditch stocked?

Last stocked March 24, 2026. It is stocked about 3.8 times a year since 2022, most often in March and October. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2026 it was March 17, 2026, earlier than usual.

How big are the fish stocked at Ruby Lake NWR – Collection Ditch?

Stocked fish average 9.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in. Tiger Trout average 10 in. Brown Trout average 9.4 in.

Which lakes near Ruby Lake NWR – Collection Ditch were stocked more recently?

Jiggs Reservoir (20.2 mi), Liberty Pond (27.1 mi), Cold Creek Reservoir (28.2 mi), and Lamoille Creek (51.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Jiggs Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Liberty Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cold Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.

How Ruby Lake NWR – Collection Ditch is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2026 it was March 17, 2026, earlier than usual.

Jiggs Reservoir (20.2 mi), Liberty Pond (27.1 mi), Cold Creek Reservoir (28.2 mi), and Lamoille Creek (51.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Jiggs Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Liberty Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cold Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.