When was AMC Settling Pond #3 last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 8,528 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is AMC Settling Pond #3 stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 91 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April, June and September.

Is AMC Settling Pond #3 stocked often?

The most stocked water in Deer Lodge County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in AMC Settling Pond #3?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 37,577 fish); Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 10,184 fish).

How warm is the water near AMC Settling Pond #3?

The nearest USGS gage read 43°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

AMC Settling Pond #3 trout stocking

Deer Lodge County, Montana · lake · 4,864 ft elevation

AMC Settling Pond #3 was last stocked 8 weeks ago (Sep 15, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Apr 16, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months (22,924 fish). Most stockings come in April, June and September. Species stocked: rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

8 weeks ago

Sep 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

22,924 fish

Water temperature

43°F

Cold for trout

The most stocked water in Deer Lodge County (6 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 91% of Montana waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Silver Bow Creek at Warm Springs MT (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 43°F
Flow: 42 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.96 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 45 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 48 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at AMC Settling Pond #3

This Afternoon
51°F
Chance Light Rain
35% rain · wind 2 mph
Tonight
37°F
Chance Light Rain
30% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Sunday
44°F
Light Rain
91% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Sunday Night
35°F
Rain And Snow Likely
62% rain · wind 7 to 14 mph
Monday
48°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Monday Night
29°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 to 8 mph

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

When is AMC Settling Pond #3 stocked?

Most stockings come in April, June and September. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 91 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of AMC Settling Pond #3 by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026				1		1			1
2025				1		1			1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	4	37,577	9,394	5.3 in
Westslope cutthroat trout	2	10,184	5,092	4.3 in

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 22,924 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 15Latest Tuesday · 8 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	8,528	6.4 in	13 weeks	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Jun 16 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	9,396	3.6 in	9 weeks	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Apr 14 Tuesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	5,000	4.3 in	30 weeks	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

20253 stockings · 24,837 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 16 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	9,565	5.3 in	85 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Jun 23 Monday	Rainbow trout	10,088	3.3 in	68 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Apr 16 Wednesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	5,184	4.3 in		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

From Montana 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: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is AMC Settling Pond #3?

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

Directions Larger map Montana fishing regulations

Stocked waters near AMC Settling Pond #3

Warm Springs Gravel Pitlake · 2 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Philman Pondlake · 2 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Warm Springs Kids Pondlake · 2 mistocked May 19, 2026
Job Corps Pond #4lake · 3 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Job Corps Pond 3lake · 3 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Job Corps Pond 2lake · 3 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Racetrack Pondlake · 8 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Amc Wildlife Pond (; Hog Hole)lake · 12 mistocked Sep 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Deer Lodge County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about AMC Settling Pond #3

When was AMC Settling Pond #3 last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 8,528 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is AMC Settling Pond #3 stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 91 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April, June and September.
Is AMC Settling Pond #3 stocked often?: The most stocked water in Deer Lodge County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in AMC Settling Pond #3?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 37,577 fish); Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 10,184 fish).
How warm is the water near AMC Settling Pond #3?: The nearest USGS gage read 43°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.