Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 24, 2026 Last stocked May 24, 2026 · avg 4.8 in · 18 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideStewart Lake fishing
Stewart Lake fishing has Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July.
- Last stocked
- May 24, 2026
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.8 in
- Elevation
- 7,343.3 ft
Fish at Stewart Lake
Around the dates Stewart Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 47.6°F in June, 58.8°F in July, 37.8°F in May, 57.3°F in August. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 24, 2026 How Stewart Lake is stocked
Georgetown Lake (12.9 mi), AMC Wildlife Pond (16 mi), Racetrack Pond (23 mi), and AMC Settling Pond #3 (24.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Racetrack Pond is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and AMC Settling Pond #3 is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
3,500
Fish stocked in 2012
3,899
Fish stocked in 2013
3,000
Fish stocked in 2014
3,000
Fish stocked in 2015
3,000
Fish stocked in 2016
1,976
Fish stocked in 2017
3,000
Fish stocked in 2018
3,000
Fish stocked in 2019
3,000
Fish stocked in 2020
3,000
Fish stocked in 2021
3,000
Fish stocked in 2022
3,000
Fish stocked in 2023
3,000
Fish stocked in 2024
3,008
Fish stocked in 2025
3,036
Fish stocked in 2026
2,970
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,970 | 4.73 in | report |
| May 30, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,036 | 4.42 in | report |
| June 14, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,008 | 3.93 in | report |
| June 15, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4.47 in | report |
| June 23, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.23 in | report |
| June 14, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4.81 in | report |
| June 24, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.33 in | report |
| June 5, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.02 in | report |
| June 12, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4.99 in | report |
| June 2, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.23 in | report |
| June 21, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,976 | 4.97 in | report |
| June 22, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4.46 in | report |
| July 2, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.51 in | report |
| June 19, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4.61 in | report |
| August 20, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,999 | 1.84 in | report |
| June 26, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | 6.01 in | report |
| July 8, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5.1 in | report |
| July 8, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 6.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Philipsburg
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms
Stewart Lake Picnic Area, a Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest day-use site a short drive from Philipsburg. A rudimentary launch for small watercraft, an outhouse and picnic tables; no drinking water or garbage service. The access road is narrow, steep and rocky, unsuited to trailers or RVs.
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 Stewart Lake
The road to the lake is narrow, steep, and rocky. It is not suitable for trailers or small passenger vehicles. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Stewart Lake
Stewart Lake is inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Stewart Lake?
Fishing Stewart Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 18 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked May 24, 2026, averaging 4.8 in.
When is Stewart Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 24, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July.
How big are the fish stocked at Stewart Lake?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Stewart Lake average 4.8 in.
How do you get on Stewart Lake?
There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. The nearest town is Philipsburg. Facilities include restrooms. Stewart Lake Picnic Area, a Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest day-use site a short drive from Philipsburg. A rudimentary launch for small watercraft, an outhouse and picnic tables; no drinking water or garbage service. The access road is narrow, steep and rocky, unsuited to trailers or RVs.
Which lakes near Stewart Lake were stocked more recently?
Georgetown Lake (12.9 mi), AMC Wildlife Pond (16 mi), Racetrack Pond (23 mi), and AMC Settling Pond #3 (24.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Racetrack Pond is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and AMC Settling Pond #3 is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.