When was Major Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 200 fish), according to South Dakota agency reports.

How often is Major Lake stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.

Is Major Lake stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Pennington County (1 stocking days on record). 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 Major Lake?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 200 fish).

Major Lake trout stocking

Pennington County, South Dakota · lake · about 4,973 ft elevation

Major Lake was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Sep 15, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 15, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (200 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

2 weeks ago

Sep 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

200 fish

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 15, 2026

Tied for the most stocked water in Pennington County (1 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical South Dakota water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: RENO GULCH NEAR HILL CITY, SD (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Gage height: 3.65 ft

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Major Lake

Tonight
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
67°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
17% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
49°F
Partly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 3 mph
Wednesday
70°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 9 mph
Wednesday Night
45°F
Partly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Thursday
59°F
Mostly Sunny
5% rain · wind 6 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	1	200	200

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 200 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Sep 15Latest Tuesday · 2 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	200

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 Major Lake?

Pennington 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 Major Lake

Mitchell Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Bismark Lakelake · 11 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
Center Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 22, 2026
Legion Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
Reausaw Lakelake · 22 mistocked Sep 21, 2026

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

Questions about Major Lake

When was Major Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 200 fish), according to South Dakota agency reports.
How often is Major Lake stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is Major Lake stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Pennington County (1 stocking days on record). 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 Major Lake?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 200 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.