Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last July 2, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Kuester Lake fishing
Kuester Lake fishing has Yellow Perch on the stocking report. Also recorded: Fathead Minnow. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2024, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- July 2, 2026
- · Yellow Perch
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2024
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.6 in
- Elevation
- 2,398.5 ft
Fish at Kuester Lake
Around the dates Kuester Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 73.2°F in July, 71.2°F in August. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last July 2, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Fathead Minnow Confirmed present How Kuester Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2025.
Fish stocked in 2024
20,000
Fish stocked in 2026
20,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Yellow Perch | 20,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 1, 2024 | Yellow Perch | 20,000 | 1.33 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Richey
About 66-acre lake south of Highway 200, a few miles northeast of Richey, MT.
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Common questions
What fish are at Kuester Lake?
Fishing Kuester Lake usually means Yellow Perch. All 2 plants on record are Yellow Perch. Yellow Perch was last stocked July 2, 2026, averaging 1.6 in. Fathead Minnow is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Kuester Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 2, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2024, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Kuester Lake?
Yellow Perch stocked at Kuester Lake average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Kuester Lake?
The nearest town is Richey. About 66-acre lake south of Highway 200, a few miles northeast of Richey, MT.