When was Racetrack Pond last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,163 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Racetrack Pond stocked?

Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 30 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April and September.

Is Racetrack Pond stocked often?

The most stocked water in Powell County (10 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Racetrack Pond?

Rainbow trout (6 stockings, 4,378 fish); Westslope cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 5,500 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 413 fish).

How warm is the water near Racetrack Pond?

The nearest USGS gage read 43°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Racetrack Pond trout stocking

Powell County, Montana · lake · 4,676 ft elevation

Racetrack Pond was last stocked 8 weeks ago (Sep 15, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 9, 2025, 6 in the last 12 months (4,820 fish). Most stockings come in April and September. Species stocked: rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

8 weeks ago

Sep 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

6 stockings

4,820 fish

Water temperature

43°F

Cold for trout

The most stocked water in Powell County (10 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 97% of Montana waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Lost Creek near Galen, MT (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 43°F
Flow: 40 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.27 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: 46 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 37 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Racetrack Pond

Tonight
25°F
Mostly Clear
wind 1 to 7 mph
Tuesday
52°F
Partly Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday Night
28°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Wednesday
49°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 mph
Wednesday Night
27°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 6 mph
Thursday
52°F
Mostly Sunny
5% rain · wind 6 mph

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

When is Racetrack Pond stocked?

Most stockings come in April and September. Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 30 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Racetrack Pond 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	1	1			2
2025				1		1			2

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	6	4,378	730	7.5 in
Westslope cutthroat trout	3	5,500	1,833	6.6 in
Brown trout	2	413	207	4.4 in

Stocking history

20266 stockings · 4,820 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 15Latest Tuesday · 8 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	1,163	6.4 in	6 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Sep 9 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	250	10.9 in	83 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Jun 18 Thursday	Brown trout	213	4.1 in	30 days	Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 19 Tuesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	750	9.8 in	5 weeks	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Apr 14 Tuesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	2,000	4.3 in	5 days	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
Apr 9 Thursday	Rainbow trout	444	7.5 in	205 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery

20254 stockings · 5,471 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 16 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	1,298	5.3 in	6 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Sep 10 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	684	10.3 in	83 days	Jocko River Trout Hatchery
Jun 19 Thursday	Brown trout	200	4.4 in	71 days	Big Springs Trout Hatchery
Apr 9 Wednesday	Rainbow troutWestslope cutthroat trout	3,289	5.9 in		Jocko River Trout Hatchery, 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 Racetrack Pond?

Powell 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 Racetrack Pond

Job Corps Pond 2lake · 5 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Job Corps Pond 3lake · 5 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Job Corps Pond #4lake · 6 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Warm Springs Kids Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 19, 2026
Philman Pondlake · 7 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Warm Springs Gravel Pitlake · 7 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
AMC Settling Pond #3lake · 8 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Maney Lakelake · 16 mistocked Jun 16, 2026

All stocked waters in Powell County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Racetrack Pond

When was Racetrack Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,163 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Racetrack Pond stocked?: Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 30 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April and September.
Is Racetrack Pond stocked often?: The most stocked water in Powell County (10 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Racetrack Pond?: Rainbow trout (6 stockings, 4,378 fish); Westslope cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 5,500 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 413 fish).
How warm is the water near Racetrack Pond?: The nearest USGS gage read 43°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.