When was Molas Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 9 to 15, 2015, according to Colorado agency reports.

Is Molas Lake stocked often?

Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in San Juan County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Molas Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Sep 29. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Molas Lake trout stocking

San Juan County, Colorado · lake · about 10,500 ft elevation

Molas Lake was last stocked 138 months ago (Jun 9 to 15, 2015). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 9, 2015.

Last stocked

138 months ago

Jun 9 to 15, 2015

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in San Juan County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: ANIMAS RIVER BELOW SILVERTON, CO (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 44°F
Flow: 493 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.53 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 51 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 280 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Molas Lake

Tonight
36°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
90% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
69% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
36°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
87% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday
45°F
Rain Showers
94% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
31°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
45% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
Thursday
54°F
Sunny
7% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

Stocking history

20151 stocking

Date	Species
Week of Jun 9Latest Jun 9 to Jun 15	Trout

From Colorado fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Colorado fishing regulations.

Where is Molas Lake?

San Juan County, Colorado. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Molas Lake

Molas Lake, Biglake · 1 mistocked Aug 8, 2025
Andrews Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
Mineral Creek, Southstream · 6 mistocked Jul 7, 2023
Trout Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jul 10, 2026
Alta Lake Lowerlake · 13 mistocked May 29, 2026
Telluride Kids Pondpond · 15 mistocked May 29, 2026
Haviland Lakelake · 16 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Henderson Lakelake · 16 mistocked Jun 10, 2024

All stocked waters in San Juan County Stocked this week in Colorado

Questions about Molas Lake

When was Molas Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 9 to 15, 2015, according to Colorado agency reports.
Is Molas Lake stocked often?: Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in San Juan County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Molas Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Sep 29. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Stocking report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which lists the waters stocked with catchable trout (about 10 inches) in the week before each report. Locations from the Colorado Fishing Atlas.