Yellowstone County · lake · 68 acres
Lake Elmo
Stocked 6× on record · Montana FWP
Lake Elmo is a lake in Yellowstone County, Montana, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout — most recently on Jun 3, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana FWP; 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
Overcast
92°
71°
15 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
99°
67°
12 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
107°
68°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 3 | Rainbow Trout | 464 | 8.4" | |
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | 1,410 | 8.1" | |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | 1,533 | 7.88" | |
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 1,425 | 7.7" | |
| Mar 26 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 17.240000000000002" | |
| Feb 25 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 16" | |
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Nearby waters
- Alkali Creek2.6 mi
- Dry Creek3.0 mi
- Five Mile Creek2.8 mi
- Bitter Creek5.2 mi
- Rattlesnake Reservoir4.9 mi
- North Fork Alkali Creek4.9 mi
- South Fork Alkali Creek4.9 mi
- Blue Creek7.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Elmo fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Elmo?+
Lake Elmo is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in Yellowstone County, Montana, most recently on Jun 3, 2026 by Montana FWP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Elmo get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Elmo peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Elmo?+
Yes — Montana 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 Lake Elmo?+
Lake Elmo is a lake in Yellowstone County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Montana FWP · updated Jun 3, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.