When was Duck Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brown trout, 18,867 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Duck Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Duck Lake stocked often?

The third most stocked of 3 waters in Glacier 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 Duck Lake?

Brown trout (1 stocking, 18,867 fish).

Duck Lake trout stocking

Glacier County, Montana · lake · 5,018 ft elevation

Duck Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since May 12, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (18,867 fish). Species stocked: brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

18,867 fish

On record

1 stocking

since May 12, 2026

The third most stocked of 3 waters in Glacier County.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: St. Mary River near Babb MT (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 87 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.93 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 112 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Duck Lake

This Afternoon
55°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 26 to 40 mph
Tonight
30°F
Mostly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 7 to 28 mph
Monday
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
13% rain · wind 7 to 16 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Partly Sunny
3% rain · wind 16 to 29 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 23 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	1	18,867	18,867	3.4 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 18,867 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
May 12Latest Tuesday	Brown trout	18,867	3.4 in	Big Springs 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 Duck Lake?

Glacier County, 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 Duck Lake

When was Duck Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brown trout, 18,867 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Duck Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Duck Lake stocked often?: The third most stocked of 3 waters in Glacier 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 Duck Lake?: Brown trout (1 stocking, 18,867 fish).