When was Philman Pond last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 24, 2026 (rainbow trout, 265 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Philman Pond stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Philman Pond stocked often?

Number 5 of 12 stocked waters in Deer Lodge County by stocking days. 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 Philman Pond?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 579 fish).

How warm is the water near Philman Pond?

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.

Philman Pond trout stocking

Deer Lodge County, Montana · lake · 4,824 ft elevation

Philman Pond was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 24, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 28, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (265 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 24, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

265 fish

Water temperature

42°F

Cold for trout

Number 5 of 12 stocked waters in Deer Lodge County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Warm Springs Creek at Warm Springs MT (under 1 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 42°F
Flow: 57 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.26 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: 44 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 56 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Philman Pond

This Afternoon
53°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
26°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday
50°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 mph
Wednesday Night
25°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 6 mph
Thursday
52°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 7 mph
Thursday Night
26°F
Partly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 8 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	2	579	290	13.7 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 265 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Apr 24Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	265	10.8 in	361 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 314 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Apr 28 Monday	Rainbow trout	314	14.7 in		Jocko River 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 Philman Pond?

Deer Lodge County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Montana fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Philman Pond

Warm Springs Gravel Pitlake · 1 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Warm Springs Kids Pondlake · 1 mistocked May 19, 2026
Job Corps Pond #4lake · 1 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Job Corps Pond 3lake · 1 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Job Corps Pond 2lake · 2 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
AMC Settling Pond #3lake · 2 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Racetrack Pondlake · 7 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Amc Wildlife Pond (; Hog Hole)lake · 12 mistocked Sep 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Deer Lodge County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Philman Pond

When was Philman Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 24, 2026 (rainbow trout, 265 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Philman Pond stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Philman Pond stocked often?: Number 5 of 12 stocked waters in Deer Lodge County by stocking days. 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 Philman Pond?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 579 fish).
How warm is the water near Philman Pond?: 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.