When was Emerald Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,800 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Emerald Lake stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2025, about every 41 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.

What kind of trout are stocked in Emerald Lake?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 3,600 fish).

How warm is the water near Emerald Lake?

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

Emerald Lake trout stocking

Montana · lake

Emerald Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 3, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 12, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,800 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

Jun 3, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,800 fish

Water temperature

53°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lk Campground nr Roscoe (under 1 km away).

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 Emerald Lake

Tonight
49°F
Mostly Clear
wind 10 mph
Friday
71°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 9 to 14 mph
Friday Night
46°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 9 to 18 mph
Saturday
62°F
Sunny
wind 9 to 17 mph
Saturday Night
45°F
Partly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Sunday
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56% rain · wind 7 mph

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

When is Emerald Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in June. Stocked 3 times in 2025, about every 41 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Emerald 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						1
2025					1	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	4	3,600	900	9.5 in

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Jun 3, 2026	Rainbow trout	1,800	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
Jul 8, 2025	Rainbow trout	600	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
Jun 22, 2025	Rainbow trout	600	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
May 12, 2025	Rainbow trout	600	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 Emerald 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 Emerald Lake

West Rosebud Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
Lily Pad Lakelake · 5 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Crater Lakelake · 5 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
East Rosebud Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 18, 2025
Huckleberry Lakelake · 6 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Little Arch Lakelake · 7 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Kookoo Lakelake · 11 mistocked Aug 5, 2025
Sundance Lakelake · 12 mistocked Aug 5, 2025

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Questions about Emerald Lake

When was Emerald Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,800 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Emerald Lake stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2025, about every 41 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
What kind of trout are stocked in Emerald Lake?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 3,600 fish).
How warm is the water near Emerald Lake?: The USGS gage read 53°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.