About this water
Lake of the Winds is a 31 acre lake in Carbon County, Montana. State records show it stocked 4 times between 2001 and 2025. Every recorded release has been yellowstone cutthroat trout. 8,070 yellowstone cutthroat trout have gone in across 4 releases.
Stocking history
4 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 2,035 | 2.3" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 2,000 | 2.3" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 28, 2009 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 2,000 | 2.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 7, 2001 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · McBride Lake - Big Timber | 2,035 | 2.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Lake of the Winds published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.


