When was Beta Lake last stocked?

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

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 53°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Beta Lake trout stocking

Montana · lake

Beta Lake was last stocked 14 months ago (Jul 26, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Jul 26, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

14 months ago

Jul 26, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

53°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 53°F
Flow: 2,980 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 6.24 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 56 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 2,980 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Beta Lake

Tonight
53°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 9 to 14 mph
Friday
63°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
27% rain · wind 9 to 17 mph
Friday Night
39°F
Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow
73% rain · wind 2 to 28 mph
Saturday
44°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny
19% rain · wind 15 to 25 mph
Saturday Night
35°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 to 9 mph
Sunday
50°F
Partly Sunny
wind 3 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

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
Jul 26, 2025	Westslope cutthroat trout	250		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.

Where is Beta Lake?

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

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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.
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 53°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.