Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last September 20, 2025 Last stocked September 20, 2025 · avg 4.3 in · 20 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideDelmoe Lake fishing
Delmoe Lake fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Redside Shiner and White Sucker. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in July and August.
- Last stocked
- September 20, 2025
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.3 in
- Elevation
- 6,099 ft
Fish at Delmoe Lake
Around the dates Delmoe Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 61.8°F in August, 63.7°F in July, 53°F in September, 38.4°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last September 20, 2025 Redside Shiner Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
How Delmoe Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2021 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
5,000
Fish stocked in 2012
10,002
Fish stocked in 2013
30,204
Fish stocked in 2014
5,000
Fish stocked in 2015
9,000
Fish stocked in 2016
5,000
Fish stocked in 2017
10,000
Fish stocked in 2018
7,400
Fish stocked in 2019
19,999
Fish stocked in 2020
10,000
Fish stocked in 2023
7,000
Fish stocked in 2024
9,500
Fish stocked in 2025
10,074
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,074 | 2.14 in | report |
| September 7, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,500 | 1.69 in | report |
| June 14, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 12.6 in | report |
| June 14, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 4.47 in | report |
| May 26, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 8.59 in | report |
| October 20, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 3.03 in | report |
| October 15, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,999 | 2.76 in | report |
| August 16, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2.03 in | report |
| August 29, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2.43 in | report |
| August 29, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,400 | 6.2 in | report |
| September 28, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 19, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 6.48 in | report |
| August 17, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 1.76 in | report |
| July 18, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 5.63 in | report |
| October 3, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 10.24 in | report |
| July 25, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,002 | 1.67 in | report |
| July 25, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,002 | 1.67 in | report |
| January 24, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1.81 in | report |
| August 15, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,002 | 1.88 in | report |
| August 16, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 5.85 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Butte
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
From I-90's Homestake exit (233) east of Butte, take gravel Forest Road 222 north about 10 miles, then FR 9371 for half a mile. The Forest Service picnic area has a boat launch used mainly for fishing. Irrigation draws the lake down through summer.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Delmoe Lake
The lake level will fluctuate during the summer season as the water is used for irrigation. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Delmoe Lake
Delmoe Lake is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Delmoe Lake?
Fishing Delmoe Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 20 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 20, 2025, averaging 4.3 in. Redside Shiner and White Sucker are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Delmoe Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 20, 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 2021 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Delmoe Lake?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Delmoe Lake average 4.3 in.
How do you get on Delmoe Lake?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Butte. Facilities include camping and restrooms. From I-90's Homestake exit (233) east of Butte, take gravel Forest Road 222 north about 10 miles, then FR 9371 for half a mile. The Forest Service picnic area has a boat launch used mainly for fishing. Irrigation draws the lake down through summer.
Which lakes near Delmoe Lake were stocked more recently?
Homestake Lake (5.6 mi), AMC Settling Pond #3 (23.4 mi), Racetrack Pond (27 mi), and East Fork Reservoir (31.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Homestake Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, AMC Settling Pond #3 is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Racetrack Pond is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and East Fork Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.