When was Fort Peck Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 2, 2026 (Chinook salmon, 37,600 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.

Is Fort Peck Lake stocked often?

The most stocked water in Valley County (9 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 96% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Fort Peck Lake?

Chinook salmon (9 stockings, 451,971 fish).

Fort Peck Lake trout stocking

Valley County, Montana · lake · 2,248 ft elevation

Fort Peck Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 2, 2026). We have 9 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

5 months ago

Jun 2, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

6 stockings

219,600 fish

On record

9 stockings

since May 16, 2025

The most stocked water in Valley County (9 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 96% of Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Fort Peck Lake

This Afternoon
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Tonight
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 13 mph
Monday
55°F
Partly Sunny
wind 2 to 9 mph
Monday Night
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 6 mph
Tuesday
59°F
Partly Sunny
6% rain · wind 3 to 15 mph
Tuesday Night
44°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 6 to 10 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

Stockings of Fort Peck Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

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	9	451,971	50,219	4.3 in

Stocking history

20266 stockings · 219,600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 2Latest Tuesday	Chinook salmon	37,600	4.6 in	1 day	Fort Peck Hatchery
Jun 1 Monday	Chinook salmon	39,200	4.5 in	3 days	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 29 Friday	Chinook salmon	36,800	4.2 in	1 day	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 28 Thursday	Chinook salmon	16,600	4.2 in	1 day	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 27 Wednesday	Chinook salmon	48,300	4.2 in	1 day	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 26 Tuesday	Chinook salmon	41,100	4.2 in	51 weeks	Fort Peck Hatchery

20253 stockings · 232,371 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 3 Tuesday	Chinook salmon	61,859	4.8 in	1 day	Fort Peck Hatchery
Jun 2 Monday	Chinook salmon	86,967	4.6 in	17 days	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 16 Friday	Chinook salmon	83,545	4.4 in		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. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is Fort Peck Lake?

Valley 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 Fort Peck Lake

Watt Reservoirlake · 22 mistocked May 7, 2026

All stocked waters in Valley County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Fort Peck Lake

When was Fort Peck Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 2, 2026 (Chinook salmon, 37,600 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.
Is Fort Peck Lake stocked often?: The most stocked water in Valley County (9 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 96% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Fort Peck Lake?: Chinook salmon (9 stockings, 451,971 fish).