When was Lion Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 4, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 1,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Lion Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Lion Lake stocked often?

Number 11 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead 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 Lion Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 3,005 fish).

How warm is the water near Lion Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Lion Lake trout stocking

Flathead County, Montana · lake · 3,452 ft elevation

Lion Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 4, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 29, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,500 fish). Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,500 fish

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

Number 11 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT (2 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 44°F
Flow: 2,650 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 5.88 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 45 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 2,720 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lion Lake

Today
43°F
Sunny
wind 0 mph
Tonight
25°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 0 mph
Thursday
39°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow
34% rain · wind 2 mph
Thursday Night
29°F
Chance Rain And Snow
34% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday
44°F
Partly Sunny
5% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday Night
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
11% 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	3,005	1,503	9.3 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 4Latest Thursday	Westslope cutthroat trout	1,500	9.3 in	53 weeks	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,505 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 29 Thursday	Westslope cutthroat trout	1,505	7.4 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 Lion Lake?

Flathead County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Montana fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Lion Lake

Beta Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 26, 2025
Fawn Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 26, 2025
Doris Lake 2lake · 5 mistocked Sep 23, 2025
Doris Lake 1lake · 5 mistocked Sep 23, 2025
Rivers Edge Pondlake · 7 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Lake Fivelake · 7 mistocked May 8, 2026
Halfmoon Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 8, 2026
Pine Grove Pondlake · 15 mistocked Jul 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Flathead County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Lion Lake

When was Lion Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 4, 2026 (westslope cutthroat trout, 1,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Lion Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Lion Lake stocked often?: Number 11 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead 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 Lion Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 3,005 fish).
How warm is the water near Lion Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.