When was Blacksmith Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (rainbow trout, 5,799 fish), according to Minnesota agency reports.

Is Blacksmith Lake stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Hubbard County (9 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Minnesota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Blacksmith Lake?

Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 50,696 fish).

Blacksmith Lake trout stocking

Hubbard County, Minnesota · lake · 1,501 ft elevation

Blacksmith Lake was last stocked in 2025; Minnesota publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 9 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

2025

yearly total, no date published

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

9 stockings

since 2017

Tied for the most stocked water in Hubbard County (9 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical Minnesota water on our record.

Weather at Blacksmith Lake

Tonight
58°F
Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
85% rain · wind 9 to 13 mph
Tuesday
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
84% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Tuesday Night
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 7 mph
Wednesday
73°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 to 9 mph
Wednesday Night
45°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 6 to 10 mph
Thursday
60°F
Sunny
wind 8 to 13 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	11	50,696	4,609

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 5,799 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly totalLatest date not published	Rainbow trout	5,799 1,734 lb

20241 stocking · 5,608 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly total date not published	Rainbow trout	5,608 982 lb

20231 stocking · 5,674 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly total date not published	Rainbow trout	5,674 962 lb

20221 stocking · 5,603 fish

Yearly total rainbow trout, 5,603 fish

20211 stocking · 5,514 fish

Yearly total rainbow trout, 5,514 fish

20201 stocking · 5,649 fish

Yearly total rainbow trout, 5,649 fish

20191 stocking · 5,622 fish

Yearly total rainbow trout, 5,622 fish

20181 stocking · 5,616 fish

Yearly total rainbow trout, 5,616 fish

20171 stocking · 5,611 fish

Yearly total rainbow trout, 5,611 fish

From Minnesota fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Minnesota fishing regulations.

Where is Blacksmith Lake?

Hubbard County, Minnesota. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Blacksmith Lake

Blue Lakelake · 7 mi4 on record
Crappie Lakelake · 8 mi9 on record
Bad Medicine Lakelake · 16 mi9 on record
Long Lakelake · 16 mi11 on record
Newman Lakelake · 20 mi9 on record
Island Lakelake · 24 mi12 on record

All stocked waters in Hubbard County Stocked this week in Minnesota

Questions about Blacksmith Lake

When was Blacksmith Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (rainbow trout, 5,799 fish), according to Minnesota agency reports.
Is Blacksmith Lake stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Hubbard County (9 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Minnesota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Blacksmith Lake?: Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 50,696 fish).

Stocking data from the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder stocking reports for its designated stream trout lakes, which give yearly totals without stocking dates. We will correct or remove it on request.