When was Mission Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brown trout, 12,892 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Mission Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Mission Lake stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Glacier County (2 stocking days on record). 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 Mission Lake?

Brown trout (2 stockings, 24,640 fish).

Mission Lake trout stocking

Glacier County, Montana · lake · 3,963 ft elevation

Mission Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 20, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (12,892 fish). Species stocked: brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

12,892 fish

On record

2 stockings

since May 20, 2025

Tied for the most stocked water in Glacier County (2 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Two Medicine River ab Badger Cr, nr Piegan, MT (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 58 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.20 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 60 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Mission Lake

This Afternoon
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 17 to 46 mph
Tonight
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 7 to 18 mph
Monday
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 7 to 10 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 7 to 16 mph
Tuesday
50°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 16 to 32 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 15 to 22 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	2	24,640	12,320	3.7 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 12,892 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 12Latest Tuesday	Brown trout	12,892	3.4 in	51 weeks	Big Springs Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 11,748 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 20 Tuesday	Brown trout	11,748	3.7 in		Big Springs 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 Mission Lake?

Glacier 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 Mission Lake

Kipp Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Glacier County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Mission Lake

When was Mission Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brown trout, 12,892 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Mission Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Mission Lake stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Glacier County (2 stocking days on record). 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 Mission Lake?: Brown trout (2 stockings, 24,640 fish).