Custer County · lake · 180 acres
Stanley Lake
Stocked 4× on record · IDFG
Stanley Lake is a lake in Custer County, Idaho, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 21, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from IDFG; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
84°
47°
11 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
87°
60°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
61°
16 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 21 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,100 | 13" | |
| Jul 1 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,159 | 13" | |
| Jun 12 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,100 | 6" | |
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,000 | 13" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Stanley Lake Creek2.7 mi
- Stanley Creek2.8 mi
- Elk Creek3.8 mi
- McGown Creek3.8 mi
- Meadow Creek4.3 mi
- Tennell Creek3.1 mi
- Alpine Lake4.4 mi
- Crooked Creek3.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Stanley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Stanley Lake?+
Stanley Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Custer County, Idaho, most recently on Jul 21, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Stanley Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Stanley Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Stanley Lake?+
Yes — Idaho requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Stanley Lake?+
Stanley Lake is a lake in Custer County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jul 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.