When was Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) stocked often?

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Custer County. Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake)?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).

Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) trout stocking

Custer County, Montana · lake · 2,707 ft elevation

Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 13, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (2,000 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

2,000 fish

On record

2 stockings

since May 13, 2025

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Custer County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake)

Overnight
30°F
Patchy Fog
wind 6 mph
Thursday
56°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 8 mph
Thursday Night
33°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 6 mph
Friday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 9 mph
Friday Night
37°F
Mostly Clear
wind 6 to 10 mph
Saturday
60°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 12 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	2	4,000	2,000	2.8 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 6Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	2,000	2.8 in	358 days	Miles City Fish Hatchery

20251 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 13 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	2,000	2.3 in		Miles City Fish 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 Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake)?

Custer 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 Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake)

Rest Reservoirlake · 8 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
Beardsley Jim #1lake · 9 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
Marshall Reservoirlake · 12 mistocked Apr 9, 2025
Ayers Pond (; Courtney Ayers Pond)lake · 16 mistocked Aug 15, 2025
Boulware Reservoirlake · 17 mistocked May 6, 2026

All stocked waters in Custer County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake)

When was Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake) stocked often?: The second most stocked of 10 waters in Custer County. Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake)?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).