When was Homestake Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 16, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 1,498 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Homestake Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Homestake Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Jefferson 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 Homestake Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 3,003 fish).

Homestake Lake trout stocking

Jefferson County, Montana · lake · 6,271 ft elevation

Homestake Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 16, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 9, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,498 fish). Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 16, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,498 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Jun 9, 2025

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

Weather at Homestake Lake

Today
44°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 mph
Tonight
25°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Thursday
41°F
Partly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday Night
23°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 6 mph
Friday
43°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 7 mph
Friday Night
28°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 6 to 10 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Westslope cutthroat trout	2	3,003	1,502	9.3 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,498 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 16Latest Tuesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	1,498	9.3 in	372 days	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,505 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 9 Monday	Westslope cutthroat trout	1,505	7.4 in		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. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is Homestake Lake?

Jefferson 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 Homestake Lake

Delmoe Lakelake · 6 mistocked Sep 20, 2025
Skyline Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 11, 2026
Copper Mountain Park Pondlake · 8 mistocked Jun 16, 2025
Whitehall Rotary Pondlake · 15 mistocked Jul 23, 2025
Whitehall Community Pondlake · 16 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Maney Lakelake · 16 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
AMC Settling Pond #3lake · 24 mistocked Sep 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Jefferson County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Homestake Lake

When was Homestake Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 16, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 1,498 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Homestake Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Homestake Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 5 waters in Jefferson 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 Homestake Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 3,003 fish).