Center Lake trout stocking

Custer County, South Dakota · lake · about 4,688 ft elevation

Center Lake was last stocked 7 days ago (Sep 22, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Sep 15, 2026, 6 in the last 12 months (4,202 fish). Most stockings come in September. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

• The most stocked water in Custer County (6 stocking days on record).
• Stocked more often than 100% of South Dakota waters on our record.

Weather at Center Lake

• Tonight
  55°F
  Mostly Cloudy
  10% rain · wind 5 mph
• Tuesday
  67°F
  Mostly Cloudy
  12% rain · wind 6 mph
• Tuesday Night
  51°F
  Partly Cloudy
  3% rain · wind 6 mph
• Wednesday
  71°F
  Mostly Sunny
  wind 6 to 12 mph
• Wednesday Night
  49°F
  Partly Cloudy
  2% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
• Thursday
  59°F
  Mostly Sunny
  3% rain · wind 6 mph

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

When is Center Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in September. Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in September.

What is stocked

Stocking history

From South Dakota 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: South Dakota fishing regulations.

Where is Center Lake?

Custer County, South Dakota. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Center Lake

• Legion Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
• Bismark Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
• Mitchell Lakelake · 11 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
• Major Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Custer CountyStocked this week in South Dakota

Questions about Center Lake

When was Center Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 22, 2026 (rainbow trout, 288 fish), according to South Dakota agency reports.

How often is Center Lake stocked?

Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in September. Across all years on record, most stockings come in September.

Is Center Lake stocked often?

The most stocked water in Custer County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 100% of South Dakota waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Center Lake?

Rainbow trout (7 stockings, 4,202 fish).