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.

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 53°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

East Rosebud Lake trout stocking

Montana · lake

East Rosebud Lake was last stocked 15 months ago (Jun 18, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 18, 2025. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

15 months ago

Jun 18, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

53°F

Ideal for trout

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: 53°F
Flow: 94 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.66 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 53 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 112 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at East Rosebud Lake

Tonight
50°F
Mostly Clear
wind 12 mph
Friday
69°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 12 to 16 mph
Friday Night
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 12 to 23 mph
Saturday
61°F
Sunny
wind 12 to 21 mph
Saturday Night
44°F
Partly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
Sunday
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
57% rain · wind 6 to 9 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

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
Jun 18, 2025	Rainbow trout	2,000		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.

Where is East Rosebud Lake?

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

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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

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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.
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 53°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.