Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last June 13, 2025 Last stocked June 13, 2025 · avg 4.2 in · 16 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideTwin Lakes fishing
Twin Lakes fishing has Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Lake Trout, Burbot, Brook Trout, and Longnose Sucker. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dusk and night for Burbot, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 13, 2025
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.2 in
- Elevation
- 7,245.6 ft
Fish at Twin Lakes
Around the dates Twin Lakes is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 50.4°F in June, 60.1°F in August, 61.8°F in July, 51.4°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last June 13, 2025 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
How Twin Lakes is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023 and 2024.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,000
Fish stocked in 2012
1,000
Fish stocked in 2013
1,001
Fish stocked in 2014
1,000
Fish stocked in 2015
1,000
Fish stocked in 2016
977
Fish stocked in 2017
1,008
Fish stocked in 2018
1,000
Fish stocked in 2019
15,088
Fish stocked in 2020
8,000
Fish stocked in 2021
4,000
Fish stocked in 2022
5,000
Fish stocked in 2025
3,990
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,990 | 4.22 in | report |
| June 27, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4.97 in | report |
| June 13, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5 in | report |
| June 16, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4.81 in | report |
| June 25, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5.33 in | report |
| June 25, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 5.32 in | report |
| October 15, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2.76 in | report |
| June 11, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,088 | 5.63 in | report |
| September 2, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.43 in | report |
| August 10, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,008 | 2.25 in | report |
| August 11, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 977 | 6.41 in | report |
| August 19, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.75 in | report |
| July 23, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.97 in | report |
| July 26, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,001 | 1.81 in | report |
| August 10, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.81 in | report |
| August 18, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Wisdom
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
An 85-acre lake at about 7,200 feet in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF. From Wisdom go 7 miles south on Hwy 278, then Twin Lakes Road 7 miles, FR 945 for 5 miles and FR 183 for 5 miles. The USFS campground on the shore has a boat launch area, day-use picnic area and fishing access.
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About Twin Lakes
Nearest lakes
Public land at Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Twin Lakes?
Fishing Twin Lakes usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 16 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 13, 2025, averaging 4.2 in. Lake Trout, Burbot, Brook Trout, and Longnose Sucker are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Twin Lakes stocked?
Last stocked June 13, 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 2023 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Twin Lakes?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Twin Lakes average 4.2 in.
How do you get on Twin Lakes?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Wisdom. Facilities include camping and restrooms. An 85-acre lake at about 7,200 feet in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF. From Wisdom go 7 miles south on Hwy 278, then Twin Lakes Road 7 miles, FR 945 for 5 miles and FR 183 for 5 miles. The USFS campground on the shore has a boat launch area, day-use picnic area and fishing access.
Which lakes near Twin Lakes were stocked more recently?
Clark Canyon Reservoir (48.9 mi) and Lake Como (52.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Como is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.