Van Houten Lake trout stocking
Beaverhead County, Montana · lake · 7,016 ft elevation
Van Houten Lake was last stocked 18 months ago (May 22, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since May 22, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
18 months ago
May 22, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
1 stocking
since May 22, 2025
- Number 4 of 11 stocked waters in Beaverhead County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Van Houten Lake
- Today39°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow16% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
- Tonight23°FMostly Clear12% rain · wind 3 mph
- Friday41°FMostly Sunnywind 2 to 6 mph
- Friday Night27°FPartly Cloudywind 5 mph
- Saturday49°FSunnywind 5 mph
- Saturday Night30°FPartly Cloudywind 3 to 12 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 | 1 | 800 | 800 | 4.2 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 800 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 22Latest Thursday | Westslope cutthroat trout | 800 | 4.2 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 Van Houten Lake?
Beaverhead County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Van Houten Lake
- Selway Lakelake · 8 mistocked Sep 12, 2025
- Selway Creekstream · 10 mistocked Sep 12, 2025
- Twin Lakeslake · 16 mistocked Jun 13, 2025
All stocked waters in Beaverhead CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Van Houten Lake
- When was Van Houten Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 22, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 800 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- Is Van Houten Lake stocked often?
- Number 4 of 11 stocked waters in Beaverhead County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Van Houten Lake?
- Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 800 fish).