Dailey Lake fishing

Dailey Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Brook Stickleback, Longnose Sucker, and White Sucker. It is stocked about 5.6 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

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Last stocked
May 19, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
90
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
6.5 in
Elevation
5,245.3 ft

Fish at Dailey Lake

3 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Around the dates Dailey Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 36.3°F in April, 46.7°F in May, 58.6°F in June, 64.6°F in August. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 46 plants · last September 8, 2025

Last stocked September 8, 2025 · avg 7.4 in · 46 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 19, 2026 · avg 5.9 in · 34 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last August 21, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked August 21, 2025 · avg 4.5 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Dailey Lake is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Bozeman Pond (31.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Bozeman Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

34,151

Fish stocked in 2012

15,400

Fish stocked in 2013

20,018

Fish stocked in 2014

15,652

Fish stocked in 2015

20,484

Fish stocked in 2016

17,001

Fish stocked in 2017

22,737

Fish stocked in 2018

13,744

Fish stocked in 2019

18,035

Fish stocked in 2020

8,000

Fish stocked in 2021

23,896

Fish stocked in 2022

12,056

Fish stocked in 2023

27,600

Fish stocked in 2024

14,363

Fish stocked in 2025

36,021

Fish stocked in 2026

5,040

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 19, 2026Rainbow Trout5,0409 inreport
September 8, 2025Cutthroat Trout6,1992.99 inreport
August 21, 2025Walleye4,5363.98 inreport
August 11, 2025Cutthroat Trout8,7142.72 inreport
July 15, 2025Cutthroat Trout1,25032.61 inreport
July 9, 2025Cutthroat Trout1,0007.11 inreport
July 9, 2025Cutthroat Trout1,5007.11 inreport
July 7, 2025Cutthroat Trout30011.7 inreport
May 21, 2025Rainbow Trout5,0409.75 inreport
May 19, 2025Rainbow Trout4,9829.85 inreport
April 23, 2025Cutthroat Trout1,0006.15 inreport
April 16, 2025Cutthroat Trout1,5006.1 inreport
August 6, 2024Cutthroat Trout9797.22 inreport
July 31, 2024Cutthroat Trout1,0007.15 inreport
July 30, 2024Cutthroat Trout1,0007.15 inreport
July 15, 2024Cutthroat Trout1,0007.6 inreport
July 1, 2024Cutthroat Trout1,0006.99 inreport
June 3, 2024Rainbow Trout5,9869.27 inreport
May 31, 2024Rainbow Trout1,8989.27 inreport
April 30, 2024Cutthroat Trout1,5006.61 inreport
September 27, 2023Cutthroat Trout6,8373.81 inreport
September 1, 2023Walleye1,1983.97 inreport
August 25, 2023Walleye3,4453.95 inreport
June 20, 2023Cutthroat Trout1,4836.74 inreport
June 6, 2023Cutthroat Trout1,5086.74 inreport
June 1, 2023Rainbow Trout2,3247.37 inreport
May 26, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1798.01 inreport
May 24, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1798.01 inreport
May 23, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1797.99 inreport
May 22, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1798 inreport
April 26, 2023Cutthroat Trout2,0896.51 inreport
September 14, 2022Rainbow Trout5,0005.94 inreport
June 27, 2022Rainbow Trout3,2966.37 inreport
May 31, 2022Cutthroat Trout1,2507.15 inreport
May 31, 2022Cutthroat Trout1,2507.15 inreport
May 17, 2022Cutthroat Trout1,2607.09 inreport
August 25, 2021Rainbow Trout4,8565.86 inreport
August 24, 2021Rainbow Trout5,3045.67 inreport
August 4, 2021Walleye5,4196.15 inreport
July 21, 2021Rainbow Trout2,0708.64 inreport
June 8, 2021Cutthroat Trout1,0137.9 inreport
June 7, 2021Cutthroat Trout1,2507.9 inreport
June 1, 2021Cutthroat Trout1,2507.9 inreport
May 27, 2021Cutthroat Trout1,2507.9 inreport
March 15, 2021Cutthroat Trout1,4846.55 inreport
August 10, 2020Cutthroat Trout1,5002.95 inreport
July 31, 2020Cutthroat Trout1,5002.9 inreport
May 26, 2020Cutthroat Trout1,6257.39 inreport
April 6, 2020Cutthroat Trout1,6956.6 inreport
March 30, 2020Cutthroat Trout1,6806.6 inreport
August 27, 2019Rainbow Trout5,5005.32 inreport
August 16, 2019Walleye5,0853.09 inreport
April 29, 2019Rainbow Trout5,0004.1 inreport
April 23, 2019Cutthroat Trout1,1007.32 inreport
April 23, 2019Cutthroat Trout1,3507.13 inreport
August 21, 2018Rainbow Trout6,3804.81 inreport
May 16, 2018Rainbow Trout5,0004.94 inreport
April 28, 2018Cutthroat Trout7447.57 inreport
April 24, 2018Cutthroat Trout1,6207.56 inreport
October 10, 2017Rainbow Trout5,3987.33 inreport
August 26, 2017Walleye1,8008.22 inreport
June 22, 2017Rainbow Trout5,5008.36 inreport
May 1, 2017Cutthroat Trout1,0508.31 inreport
April 26, 2017Cutthroat Trout1,0438.36 inreport
April 25, 2017Rainbow Trout5,0324.58 inreport
April 24, 2017Cutthroat Trout1,1868.36 inreport
April 3, 2017Cutthroat Trout1,7287.81 inreport
June 8, 2016Rainbow Trout6,3093.08 inreport
April 27, 2016Rainbow Trout5,5003.5 inreport
April 20, 2016Cutthroat Trout5,1926.09 inreport
September 2, 2015Walleye5,0005 inreport
June 9, 2015Rainbow Trout5,5003.02 inreport
April 22, 2015Cutthroat Trout5,0006.45 inreport
April 13, 2015Rainbow Trout4,9843.69 inreport
May 29, 2014Rainbow Trout5,5003.38 inreport
April 22, 2014Cutthroat Trout5,0007.3 inreport
April 21, 2014Rainbow Trout5,1524.4 inreport
September 3, 2013Walleye5,0004.5 inreport
May 28, 2013Rainbow Trout5,0303.15 inreport
May 2, 2013Rainbow Trout4,9884.4 inreport
April 29, 2013Cutthroat Trout5,0007 inreport
June 13, 2012Rainbow Trout5,5003.21 inreport
April 25, 2012Rainbow Trout5,0004.27 inreport
April 23, 2012Cutthroat Trout4,9006.7 inreport
September 13, 2011Walleye5,0005 inreport
June 29, 2011Walleye5,1121.57 inreport
May 16, 2011Rainbow Trout10,0392.72 inreport
May 3, 2011Cutthroat Trout2,3007.54 inreport
April 25, 2011Cutthroat Trout2,7007.29 inreport
April 20, 2011Rainbow Trout9,0003.8 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Emigrant
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

From Emigrant, go 1 mile east, 4 miles south on the secondary highway, then 6 miles on gravel Six Mile Road to the lake.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.

Nearest lakes

Hyalite Reservoir 16.9 mi last stocked July 17, 2023 Kaufman Lake (Falls Creek Lake) 23.5 mi last stocked July 14, 2013 Sacajawea Park Lagoon 29.8 mi last stocked March 4, 2026 Bozeman Pond 31.2 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Mirror Lake 32.4 mi last stocked July 17, 2019

Common questions

What fish are at Dailey Lake?

Fishing Dailey Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 46 of 90 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 8, 2025, averaging 7.4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 5.9 in. Walleye was last stocked August 21, 2025, averaging 4.5 in. Yellow Perch, Brook Stickleback, Longnose Sucker, and White Sucker are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Dailey Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 19, 2026. It is stocked about 5.6 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Dailey Lake?

Stocked fish average 6.5 in. Cutthroat Trout average 7.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.9 in. Walleye average 4.5 in.

How do you get on Dailey Lake?

The nearest town is Emigrant. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. From Emigrant, go 1 mile east, 4 miles south on the secondary highway, then 6 miles on gravel Six Mile Road to the lake.

Which lakes near Dailey Lake were stocked more recently?

Bozeman Pond (31.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Bozeman Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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