When was Boxelder Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 21, 2025 (rainbow trout, 5,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Boxelder Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Sheridan 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 Boxelder Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 10,379 fish).

Boxelder Lake trout stocking

Sheridan County, Montana · lake · 2,089 ft elevation

Boxelder Lake was last stocked 18 months ago (May 21, 2025). We have 2 stockings on record since May 1, 2025. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

18 months ago

May 21, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

2 stockings

since May 1, 2025

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Sheridan County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Boxelder Lake

This Afternoon
63°F
Partly Sunny
1% rain · wind 13 mph
Tonight
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 13 to 16 mph
Monday
55°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 14 mph
Monday Night
33°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
23% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
53°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Haze
23% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Tuesday Night
31°F
Haze
1% rain · wind 6 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	10,379	5,190	3.2 in

Stocking history

20252 stockings · 10,379 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 21Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	5,000	3.2 in	20 days	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 1 Thursday	Rainbow trout	5,379	2.9 in		Fort Peck 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 Boxelder Lake?

Sheridan 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 Boxelder Lake

Christensen Reservoirlake · 5 mistocked May 28, 2026
Candee Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 8, 2026
Carlson Pondlake · 8 mistocked May 28, 2026
Nelson Reservoirlake · 21 mistocked May 27, 2026

All stocked waters in Sheridan County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Boxelder Lake

When was Boxelder Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 21, 2025 (rainbow trout, 5,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Boxelder Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 5 waters in Sheridan 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 Boxelder Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 10,379 fish).