When was Copper Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 17, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 300 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Copper Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Mineral County. 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 Copper Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 300 fish).

Copper Lake trout stocking

Mineral County, Montana · lake · 4,994 ft elevation

Copper Lake was last stocked 14 months ago (Sep 17, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 17, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

14 months ago

Sep 17, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 17, 2025

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Mineral County.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Copper Lake

This Afternoon
41°F
Sunny
wind 2 mph
Tonight
30°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
16% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
Thursday
33°F
Chance Light Snow
54% rain · wind 6 mph
Thursday Night
29°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 6 mph
Friday
38°F
Partly Sunny
2% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Friday Night
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 3 to 7 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	300	300	2.2 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 300 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Sep 17Latest Wednesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	300	2.2 in	Washoe Park Trout 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 Copper Lake?

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

Directions Larger map Montana fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Copper Lake

Heart Lakelake · 15 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
Crystal Lakelake · 16 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
Thompson Park Pondlake · 20 mistocked May 19, 2026
Lenore Lakelake · 22 mistocked Sep 17, 2025

All stocked waters in Mineral County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Copper Lake

When was Copper Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 17, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 300 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Copper Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 5 waters in Mineral County. 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 Copper Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 300 fish).