When was Beta Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 26, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 250 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Beta Lake stocked often?

Number 23 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Beta Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 250 fish).

How warm is the water near Beta Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Beta Lake trout stocking

Flathead County, Montana · lake · 5,593 ft elevation

Beta Lake was last stocked 15 months ago (Jul 26, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Jul 26, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

15 months ago

Jul 26, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

Number 23 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 44°F
Flow: 2,650 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 5.88 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: 45 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 2,720 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Beta Lake

Overnight
27°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 6 mph
Thursday
32°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
46% rain · wind 7 mph
Thursday Night
29°F
Mostly Cloudy
12% rain · wind 8 to 14 mph
Friday
37°F
Partly Sunny
1% rain · wind 9 mph
Friday Night
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
7% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Saturday
43°F
Partly Sunny
7% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Westslope cutthroat trout	1	250	250	1.5 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 250 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Jul 26Latest Saturday	Westslope cutthroat trout	250	1.5 in	Sekokini Springs Hatchery

From Montana 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: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is Beta Lake?

Flathead County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Beta Lake

Doris Lake 1lake · 2 mistocked Sep 23, 2025
Doris Lake 2lake · 2 mistocked Sep 23, 2025
Fawn Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 26, 2025
Lion Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Rivers Edge Pondlake · 8 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Lake Fivelake · 10 mistocked May 8, 2026
Halfmoon Lakelake · 11 mistocked May 8, 2026
Shady Lane Pondlake · 12 mistocked Sep 14, 2026

All stocked waters in Flathead County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Beta Lake

When was Beta Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 26, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 250 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Beta Lake stocked often?: Number 23 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Beta Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 250 fish).
How warm is the water near Beta Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.