Rainbow Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last September 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Last stocked September 9, 2026 · avg 7.5 in · 39 plants
Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideWadsworth Lake fishing
Wadsworth Lake fishing is stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch on a community pond. Also recorded: Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Golden Shiner. It is stocked about 3.3 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- September 9, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 53
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 5 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6 in
- Elevation
- 3,323 ft
Fish at Wadsworth Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last September 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last June 17, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last August 14, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last July 25, 2013 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last July 8, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
How Wadsworth Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
10,590
Fish stocked in 2012
5,631
Fish stocked in 2013
10,670
Fish stocked in 2014
7,045
Fish stocked in 2015
7,486
Fish stocked in 2017
7,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,000
Fish stocked in 2019
6,000
Fish stocked in 2020
7,500
Fish stocked in 2021
7,500
Fish stocked in 2022
5,800
Fish stocked in 2023
13,000
Fish stocked in 2024
8,000
Fish stocked in 2025
16,240
Fish stocked in 2026
6,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 7.81 in | report |
| July 8, 2026 | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | 1.84 in | report |
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.94 in | report |
| May 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.48 in | report |
| October 14, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8.66 in | report |
| August 14, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 2.51 in | report |
| June 17, 2025 | Walleye | 5,740 | 1.07 in | report |
| June 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.55 in | report |
| April 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.95 in | report |
| October 9, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.09 in | report |
| August 13, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.35 in | report |
| June 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.19 in | report |
| May 1, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.65 in | report |
| October 4, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.83 in | report |
| July 22, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.57 in | report |
| July 13, 2023 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.97 in | report |
| June 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.47 in | report |
| May 19, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.03 in | report |
| September 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 7.16 in | report |
| June 23, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 5.75 in | report |
| June 23, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 8 in | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 5.66 in | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 8 in | report |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.21 in | report |
| September 24, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.66 in | report |
| June 21, 2021 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| May 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.88 in | report |
| September 15, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.55 in | report |
| June 30, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8 in | report |
| June 30, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.79 in | report |
| May 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.1 in | report |
| June 26, 2019 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.56 in | report |
| May 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.6 in | report |
| September 18, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.1 in | report |
| June 21, 2017 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.52 in | report |
| June 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.25 in | report |
| June 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.25 in | report |
| June 22, 2015 | Walleye | 5,486 | 1.55 in | report |
| May 21, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.64 in | report |
| September 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,537 | 7.09 in | report |
| June 13, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5.03 in | report |
| June 3, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,508 | 7.95 in | report |
| September 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,501 | 11.3 in | report |
| July 25, 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,238 | 4.74 in | report |
| July 9, 2013 | Walleye | 4,431 | 1.83 in | report |
| June 4, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.69 in | report |
| September 21, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,131 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.7 in | report |
| September 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 10.1 in | report |
| July 12, 2011 | Walleye | 590 | 1.8 in | report |
| May 31, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.5 in | report |
| April 29, 2011 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
- Nearest town
- Great Falls
- Facilities
- restrooms
Wadsworth Pond is the City of Great Falls' Wadsworth Park, 4620 Wilkinson Lane, west of town and north of the Sun River. Head west on Central Ave over I-15, north on 34th St NW, then west on Wilkinson Lane. The park lists a kayak/canoe launch, picnic shelters, restrooms and a path.
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Common questions
What fish are at Wadsworth Lake?
Fishing Wadsworth Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 39 of 53 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 9, 2026, averaging 7.5 in. Walleye was last stocked June 17, 2025, averaging 1.6 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked August 14, 2025, averaging 1.8 in. Brook Trout was last stocked July 25, 2013, averaging 3.7 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, Common Carp, and Black Bullhead, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Wadsworth Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 9, 2026. It is stocked about 3.3 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Wadsworth Lake?
Stocked fish average 6 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.5 in. Walleye average 1.6 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.8 in. Brook Trout average 3.7 in.
How do you get on Wadsworth Lake?
The nearest town is Great Falls. Facilities include restrooms. Wadsworth Pond is the City of Great Falls' Wadsworth Park, 4620 Wilkinson Lane, west of town and north of the Sun River. Head west on Central Ave over I-15, north on 34th St NW, then west on Wilkinson Lane. The park lists a kayak/canoe launch, picnic shelters, restrooms and a path.