Fran Lake trout stocking
Missoula County, Montana · lake · 3,631 ft elevation
Fran Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 1, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 24, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,499 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
4 months ago
Jul 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
1,499 fish
On record
2 stockings
since Jun 24, 2025
- Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.
Weather at Fran Lake
- This Afternoon46°FMostly Cloudy5% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tonight27°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Monday47°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy26% rain · wind 1 mph
- Monday Night33°FLight Rain97% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday44°FLight Rain Likely70% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday Night33°FPatchy Fog6% rain · wind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 3,029 | 1,515 | 4.8 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,499 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 1Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 1,499 | 4.8 in | 372 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 1,530 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 24 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,530 | 3.7 in | Jocko River 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 Fran Lake?
Missoula County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Fran Lake
- Russ Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Peck Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Shay Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jun 24, 2025
- Van Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Holland Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 30, 2025
- Lindbergh Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
- Pierce Lakelake · 14 mistocked Jun 5, 2025
- Swan Pondlake · 16 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
All stocked waters in Missoula CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Fran Lake
- When was Fran Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,499 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Fran Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
- Is Fran Lake stocked often?
- Number 5 of 18 stocked waters in Missoula County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Fran Lake?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 3,029 fish).