Fort Peck Lake trout stocking
Montana · lake
Fort Peck Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 2, 2026). We have 37 stockings on record since May 16, 2025, 6 in the last 12 months (219,600 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: chinook salmon.
Last stocked
4 months ago
Jun 2, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
6 stockings
219,600 fish
On record
37 stockings
since May 16, 2025
Weather at Fort Peck Lake
- Tonight63°FMostly Clearwind 10 to 14 mph
- Friday78°FMostly Sunnywind 14 to 21 mph
- Friday Night59°FPartly Cloudywind 18 mph
- Saturday68°FSunnywind 13 mph
- Saturday Night53°FPartly Cloudy4% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
- Sunday66°FPartly Sunny4% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Fort Peck Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June. Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook salmon | 37 | 451,971 | 12,215 | 4.3 in |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 15,800 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 3,100 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 5,500 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 3,100 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 10,100 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 10,300 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 7,500 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 10,300 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 5,400 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 5,700 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 29, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 6,500 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 29, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 6,800 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 29, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 8,300 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 29, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 7,500 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 29, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 5,700 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 29, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 2,000 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 28, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 16,600 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 27, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 4,500 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 27, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 11,400 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 27, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 8,700 | Fort Peck Hatchery |
Show 17 older stockings
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 4,000 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 27, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 15,700 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 27, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 4,000 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 6,600 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 4,900 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 7,400 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 7,400 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 7,400 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook salmon | 7,400 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 30,988 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 30,871 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 16,207 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 33,619 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 37,141 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 16, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 43,884 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 16, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 20,672 | Fort Peck Hatchery | |
| May 16, 2025 | Chinook salmon | 18,989 | Fort Peck 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 Fort Peck Lake?
Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Fort Peck Lake
- Watt Reservoirlake · 22 mistocked May 7, 2026
Questions about Fort Peck Lake
- When was Fort Peck Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 2, 2026 (chinook salmon, 15,800 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Fort Peck Lake stocked?
- Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in May. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Fort Peck Lake?
- Chinook salmon (37 stockings, 451,971 fish).