When was East Rosebud Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 18, 2025 (rainbow trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is East Rosebud Lake stocked often?

Number 4 of 17 stocked waters in Carbon County by stocking days. 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 East Rosebud Lake?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 2,000 fish).

How warm is the water near East Rosebud Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

East Rosebud Lake trout stocking

Carbon County, Montana · lake · 6,212 ft elevation

East Rosebud Lake was last stocked 17 months ago (Jun 18, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 18, 2025. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

17 months ago

Jun 18, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

42°F

Cold for trout

Number 4 of 17 stocked waters in Carbon County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lk Campground nr Roscoe (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 42°F
Flow: 116 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.85 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: 43 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 116 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:05 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at East Rosebud Lake

This Afternoon
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 5 mph
Tonight
29°F
Mostly Cloudy
12% rain · wind 6 to 17 mph
Friday
46°F
Sunny
wind 10 to 21 mph
Friday Night
33°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 17 to 22 mph
Saturday
54°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 18 mph
Saturday Night
40°F
Mostly Clear
wind 12 to 32 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	1	2,000	2,000	9.5 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Jun 18Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	2,000	9.5 in	Bluewater Springs 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 East Rosebud Lake?

Carbon 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 East Rosebud Lake

Emerald Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
West Rosebud Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
Little Arch Lakelake · 5 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Kookoo Lakelake · 6 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Sundance Lakelake · 7 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Lily Pad Lakelake · 8 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Huckleberry Lakelake · 8 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Crater Lakelake · 8 mistocked Aug 5, 2025

All stocked waters in Carbon County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about East Rosebud Lake

When was East Rosebud Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 18, 2025 (rainbow trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is East Rosebud Lake stocked often?: Number 4 of 17 stocked waters in Carbon County by stocking days. 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 East Rosebud Lake?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 2,000 fish).
How warm is the water near East Rosebud Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 42°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.