Last stocked
June 3, 2026
Plants on record
49
Since 2011
Species recorded
2
Average size
7.7 in
Elevation
6,399.4 ft
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Fishtail
- Shore access
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access (Beartooth Ranger District) has a fully accessible fishing pier and pathway, a vault toilet, and passenger-car access; day use only (sunrise to sunset). No fee. Wade, shore, float-tube, and boat fishing for trout are all available.
Sources: access , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , watch_outs
How West Rosebud Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was June 3, 2026, later than usual.
No plants recorded in 2022.
Fish at West Rosebud Lake
Fishing West Rosebud Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 43 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout.
Rainbow Trout 43 plants
- Plants
- 43 of 49
- Last stocked
- June 3, 2026
- Average length
- 8.1 in
Cutthroat Trout 6 plants
- Plants
- 6 of 49
- Last stocked
- September 5, 2025
- Average length
- 5.1 in
Fishing West Rosebud Lake
West Rosebud Lake offers wonderful opportunities for trout fishing, as it is stocked regularly by the State of Montana. Fish available include Trout, and anglers can use various methods, such as Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, and Bait. There is a fully accessible fishing pier and pathway. Fishing is available Yearlong, with operational hours Day use only: open sunrise to sunset.
Sources: fs.usda.gov
What to watch for
Operational hours are Day use only: open sunrise to sunset. Additionally, potable water is not available at this site.
Fish stocked per year
- 4,0362011
- 4,7192012
- 4,1392013
- 3,9782014
- 3,0192015
- 3,1082016
- 3,0002017
- 3,0772018
- 2,6102019
- 3,0022020
- 11,2992021
- 3,2622023
- 3,1432024
- 6,0002025
- 3,0002026
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.15 in | report |
| September 5, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 2.99 in | report |
| July 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.41 in | report |
| June 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.77 in | report |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,148 | 9.17 in | report |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 128 | 9 in | report |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 367 | 9.38 in | report |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 8.67 in | report |
| June 27, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,128 | 8.12 in | report |
| May 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,034 | 8.14 in | report |
| October 5, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,238 | 3.89 in | report |
| July 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 8.64 in | report |
| June 16, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,052 | 7.33 in | report |
| May 24, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 7.52 in | report |
| July 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 9.46 in | report |
| June 24, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.23 in | report |
| May 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 8 in | report |
| July 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 810 | 7.47 in | report |
| June 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 6.73 in | report |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.3 in | report |
| August 1, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 6.69 in | report |
| June 27, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,073 | 7.69 in | report |
| May 18, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 6.16 in | report |
| July 12, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 19, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 8.42 in | report |
| April 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 989 | 6.32 in | report |
| July 13, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 8.69 in | report |
| June 20, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,074 | 7.75 in | report |
| April 20, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,024 | 8.19 in | report |
| July 15, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.51 in | report |
| June 22, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 7.13 in | report |
| May 5, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,018 | 7.47 in | report |
| October 10, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 955 | 5.99 in | report |
| July 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 8.32 in | report |
| June 23, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 7.62 in | report |
| May 5, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,021 | 7.31 in | report |
| October 11, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,090 | 6.47 in | report |
| July 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,036 | 7.71 in | report |
| June 24, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.53 in | report |
| May 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,013 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 10, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,578 | 5.53 in | report |
| July 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,007 | 9.93 in | report |
| June 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 8.85 in | report |
| May 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,126 | 10.17 in | report |
| October 13, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,015 | 5.75 in | report |
| August 17, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | 7.68 in | report |
| May 18, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,013 | 8.73 in | report |
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Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.