When was Basin Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 7, 2025 (golden trout, 500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Basin Lake stocked often?

The third most stocked of 12 waters in Park County. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Basin Lake?

Golden trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).

Basin Lake trout stocking

Park County, Montana · lake · 9,872 ft elevation

Basin Lake was last stocked 13 months ago (Oct 7, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Oct 7, 2025. Species stocked: golden trout.

Last stocked

13 months ago

Oct 7, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Oct 7, 2025

The third most stocked of 12 waters in Park County.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Basin Lake

This Afternoon
37°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
20°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Wednesday
37°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 7 mph
Wednesday Night
20°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Thursday
32°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
22% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Thursday Night
20°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
22% rain · wind 9 to 13 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Golden trout	1	500	500	1.4 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Oct 7Latest Tuesday	Golden trout	500	1.4 in	Yellowstone River 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 Basin Lake?

Park County, Montana. 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 Basin Lake

Lake Of The Windslake · 3 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Corner Lakelake · 5 mistocked Nov 4, 2025
Desolation Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 7, 2025
Companion Lakelake · 5 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Star Lakelake · 5 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Big Butte Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 7, 2025
Little Arch Lakelake · 6 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Huckleberry Lakelake · 9 mistocked Aug 5, 2025

All stocked waters in Park County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Basin Lake

When was Basin Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 7, 2025 (golden trout, 500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Basin Lake stocked often?: The third most stocked of 12 waters in Park County. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Basin Lake?: Golden trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).