When was Lake Alva last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 12, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 8,060 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Lake Alva stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Lake Alva 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 Lake Alva?

Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 16,040 fish).

Lake Alva trout stocking

Missoula County, Montana · lake · 4,075 ft elevation

Lake Alva was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 12, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 16, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (8,060 fish). Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

8,060 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Jun 16, 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 Lake Alva

This Afternoon
52°F
Sunny
wind 2 mph
Tonight
29°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 2 mph
Thursday
45°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
17% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Thursday Night
29°F
Partly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday
47°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph
Friday Night
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 3 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	2	16,040	8,020	4.5 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 8,060 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 12Latest Friday	Westslope cutthroat trout	8,060	4.5 in	361 days	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 7,980 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 16 Monday	Westslope cutthroat trout	7,980	4.2 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 Lake Alva?

Missoula 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 Lake Alva

Rainy Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
Lake Inezlake · 2 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Clearwater Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
Pierce Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jun 5, 2025
Lindbergh Lakelake · 9 mistocked Sep 24, 2026
Holland Lakelake · 9 mistocked Sep 30, 2025
Hidden Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jun 25, 2026
Placid Lakelake · 14 mistocked Sep 29, 2026

All stocked waters in Missoula County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Lake Alva

When was Lake Alva last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 12, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 8,060 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Lake Alva stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Lake Alva 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 Lake Alva?: Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 16,040 fish).