When was West Rosebud Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is West Rosebud Lake stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2025, about every 41 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.

Is West Rosebud Lake stocked often?

The most stocked water in Stillwater County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 89% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in West Rosebud Lake?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 6,000 fish); Yellowstone cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 3,000 fish).

How warm is the water near West Rosebud Lake?

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.

West Rosebud Lake trout stocking

Stillwater County, Montana · lake · 6,399 ft elevation

West Rosebud Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 3, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since May 12, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (3,000 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 3, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

3,000 fish

Water temperature

42°F

Cold for trout

The most stocked water in Stillwater County (5 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 89% of Montana waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lk Campground nr Roscoe (1 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 42°F
Flow: 116 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.85 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: 43 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 116 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:05 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Rosebud Lake

Overnight
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 13 mph
Monday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 15 mph
Monday Night
38°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
29% rain · wind 16 to 23 mph
Tuesday
50°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
36% rain · wind 12 to 21 mph
Tuesday Night
36°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 12 to 16 mph
Veterans Day
56°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 16 mph

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

When is West Rosebud Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in June. Stocked 4 times in 2025, about every 41 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of West Rosebud 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		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	4	6,000	1,500	9.5 in
Yellowstone cutthroat trout	1	3,000	3,000	3.0 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 3,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 3Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	3,000	6.2 in	271 days	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery

20254 stockings · 6,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 5 Friday	Yellowstone cutthroat trout	3,000	3.0 in	59 days	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
Jul 8 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.5 in	16 days	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
Jun 22 Sunday	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.5 in	41 days	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
May 12 Monday	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.4 in		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. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is West Rosebud Lake?

Stillwater 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 West Rosebud Lake

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

All stocked waters in Stillwater County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about West Rosebud Lake

When was West Rosebud Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is West Rosebud Lake stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2025, about every 41 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
Is West Rosebud Lake stocked often?: The most stocked water in Stillwater County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 89% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in West Rosebud Lake?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 6,000 fish); Yellowstone cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 3,000 fish).
How warm is the water near West Rosebud Lake?: 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.