When was Lakota Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 25, 2026 (rainbow trout, 700 fish), according to South Dakota agency reports.

How often is Lakota Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Lakota Lake stocked often?

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Custer County. Stocked about as often as a typical South Dakota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Lakota Lake?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 700 fish).

Lakota Lake trout stocking

Custer County, South Dakota · lake · about 4,466 ft elevation

Lakota Lake was last stocked 3 weeks ago (Sep 25, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 25, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (700 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

3 weeks ago

Sep 25, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

700 fish

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 25, 2026

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Custer County.
Stocked about as often as a typical South Dakota water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: GRIZZLY BEAR CREEK NEAR KEYSTONE, SD (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Gage height: 2.24 ft

Latest reading Oct 14, 2026, 5:40 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lakota Lake

This Afternoon
49°F
Chance Rain Showers
49% rain · wind 5 mph
Tonight
42°F
Light Rain
76% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
Thursday
54°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
22% rain · wind 12 to 17 mph
Thursday Night
30°F
Clear
wind 3 to 15 mph
Friday
58°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 9 mph
Friday Night
48°F
Clear
wind 8 to 15 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	1	700	700

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 700 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Sep 25Latest Friday · 3 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	700

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 Lakota Lake?

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

Directions Larger map South Dakota fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Lakota Lake

Center Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 22, 2026
Legion Lakelake · 7 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
Bismark Lakelake · 8 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
Mitchell Lakelake · 9 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Major Lakelake · 10 mistocked Sep 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Custer County Stocked this week in South Dakota

Questions about Lakota Lake

When was Lakota Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 25, 2026 (rainbow trout, 700 fish), according to South Dakota agency reports.
How often is Lakota Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Lakota Lake stocked often?: The third most stocked of 6 waters in Custer County. Stocked about as often as a typical South Dakota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Lakota Lake?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 700 fish).

Stocking data from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' report of stockings in the last 14 days, shown for informational use as the state's website terms allow.