When was Elk Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 14, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 17,010 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Elk Lake stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

What kind of trout are stocked in Elk Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 69,020 fish).

How warm is the water near Elk Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 52°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Elk Lake trout stocking

Montana · lake

Elk Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (May 14, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Jul 9, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (34,020 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

May 14, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

34,020 fish

Water temperature

52°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Red Rock Cr ab Lakes, nr Lakeview, MT (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 52°F
Flow: 22 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.66 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: 56 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 24 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Elk Lake

Tonight
41°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 to 7 mph
Friday
68°F
Sunny
wind 6 to 20 mph
Friday Night
38°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 to 18 mph
Saturday
60°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 to 17 mph
Saturday Night
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 5 to 14 mph
Sunday
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 5 to 14 mph

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

When is Elk Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Elk Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026					2
2025							1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Westslope cutthroat trout	3	69,020	23,007	4.7 in

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
May 14, 2026	Westslope cutthroat trout	17,010	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
May 7, 2026	Westslope cutthroat trout	17,010	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Jul 9, 2025	Westslope cutthroat trout	35,000	Washoe Park 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 Elk 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 Elk Lake

Corral Cr (CORRAL CR)stream · 5 mistocked May 14, 2026

Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Elk Lake

When was Elk Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 14, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 17,010 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Elk Lake stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
What kind of trout are stocked in Elk Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 69,020 fish).
How warm is the water near Elk Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 52°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.