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Lake Mary Ronan 

Tributary of Ronan Creek.
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Size:  1513 acres
Elevation:  3710 ft
Mtn Range:  Salish Mountains
Wilderness Area:  Not in Wilderness Area
Township:  25N   Range:  22W   Section:  14
FWP Region:  Region 1
Fishing District:  Western Fishing District



Species Present
Game Fish Opportunities:
Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch
All Species Present:
Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch
NOTE: There may be game fish present (including Species of Concern) that are not listed in the game fish category due to low numbers for that fish. Until you identify your catch, please handle all fish carefully. Thank you.

Fishing Regulations
Fish Consumption Advisory  Fish Consumption Advisory in effect.

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Boating Regulations

Standard Boating Regulations for the State of Montana


Fishing Access Sites
Lake Mary Ronan State Park River Mile: 0
Lake Mary Ronan State Park Brochure Off the beaten path just seven miles west of Flathead Lake, this park is shaded by Douglas fir and western larch. Lake Mary Ronan provides a quiet opportunity to pick huckleberries, hunt mushrooms, and spot interesting birds. Trails lead into the surrounding area which abound in wildflowers and wildlife. You can also fish, swim, and camp.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  120 acre(s).
NOTE: All river Fishing Access Sites (FAS) are listed in descending order by river mile from headwaters to mouth. The mouth of a stream is its confluence with another body of water and is considered mile 0.

Fishing Pressure
Year Days Fished¹ Trips² State Rank³ Regional Rank³
2007 15,760 253 36 7
2005 24,714 367 26 5
2003 18,674 417 36 7
2001 23,611 478 30 6
1999 18,747 411 40 6

¹  Estimated yearly fishing use in angler days (one angler fishing one body of water in one day for any amount of time).
²  The number of times that a section of water was reported as having been fished (used to estimate the number of "Days Fished").
³  How this section of water ranked among all surveyed sections in the state or region, based on "Days Fished" in a survey year.
 
Stocking Info
Stocking Avg Number
Date Species Length (in) Stocked
Sep, 2008 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 5.5 4,172
Jun, 2008 Kokanee 2.5 186,180
Jun, 2008 Rainbow Trout 3 31,262
May, 2008 Kokanee 2.4 185,400
Jun, 2007 Kokanee 3.1 29,184
Jun, 2007 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 7 10,829
May, 2007 Kokanee 2.5 378,288
May, 2007 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 4.7 19,936
Sep, 2006 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 10.2 1,399
Jun, 2006 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 4.5 23,114
May, 2006 Kokanee 3 202,212
May, 2006 Kokanee 2.4 209,488
May, 2005 Kokanee 2.9 225,560
May, 2005 Kokanee 2.8 6,808
May, 2005 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.6 52,318
Apr, 2005 Kokanee 2.3 53,056
Mar, 2005 Kokanee 1.8 176,096
Jun, 2004 Kokanee 2.9 220,080
May, 2004 Kokanee 2 214,092
May, 2004 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 4.1 50,031
Jun, 2003 Kokanee 2.7 55,176
May, 2003 Kokanee 2.5 487,500
May, 2003 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.7 52,353
Jun, 2002 Kokanee 2.9 81,140
May, 2002 Kokanee 2.9 125,033
May, 2002 Kokanee 2.8 202,092
May, 2002 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.8 21,126
Apr, 2002 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.7 20,135
Apr, 2002 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.6 20,135
Oct, 2001 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 2 46,990
May, 2001 Kokanee 2.9 237,130
May, 2001 Kokanee 2.4 206,334
May, 2001 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.7 50,022
Jun, 2000 Kokanee 3.1 79,141
May, 2000 Kokanee 3 133,080
May, 2000 Kokanee 2.5 220,441
May, 2000 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.7 50,799
Jun, 1999 Kokanee 3.2 179,477
Jun, 1999 Kokanee 1.9 7,008
May, 1999 Kokanee 2 226,200
May, 1999 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 3.8 50,104

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