Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last August 27, 2020 Best: dawn, dusk War Horse Lake fishing
War Horse Lake fishing: not stocked since August 27, 2020. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. Also recorded: Common Carp and White Sucker. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- August 27, 2020
- · Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2015
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.9 in
- Elevation
- 3,132.9 ft
Fish at War Horse Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last August 27, 2020 Best: dawn, dusk 
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
How War Horse Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Fish stocked in 2015
5,000
Fish stocked in 2016
20,000
Fish stocked in 2020
60,981
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 4,192 | 4.73 in | report |
| August 3, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 56,789 | 1.95 in | report |
| July 28, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 20,000 | 1.89 in | report |
| August 26, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Winnett
War Horse Lake sits within War Horse National Wildlife Refuge's War Horse Unit, about 14 miles northwest of Winnett. War Horse Reservoir is a natural wetland basin altered for irrigation storage; roughly 75% of its shoreline is BLM- or Service-administered public land.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About War Horse Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at War Horse Lake?
Fishing War Horse Lake usually means Largemouth Bass. All 4 plants on record are Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass was last stocked August 27, 2020, averaging 2.9 in. Common Carp and White Sucker are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is War Horse Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 27, 2020. No plants recorded in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at War Horse Lake?
Largemouth Bass stocked at War Horse Lake average 2.9 in.
How do you get on War Horse Lake?
The nearest town is Winnett. War Horse Lake sits within War Horse National Wildlife Refuge's War Horse Unit, about 14 miles northwest of Winnett. War Horse Reservoir is a natural wetland basin altered for irrigation storage; roughly 75% of its shoreline is BLM- or Service-administered public land.
Which lakes near War Horse Lake were stocked more recently?
Payola Reservoir (4.2 mi), Yellow Water Reservoir (15.4 mi), Petrolia Reservoir (18.8 mi), Drag Creek Reservoir (26.9 mi), and Anita Reservoir (36.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Payola Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Drag Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, and Anita Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.