Moran Lake trout stocking
Lincoln County, Montana · lake · 5,426 ft elevation
Moran Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since May 7, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (2,504 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 4 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Moran Lake
- Tonight29°FMostly Cloudy5% rain · wind 2 mph
- Saturday42°FMostly Sunny2% rain · wind 3 mph
- Saturday Night31°FMostly Cloudy10% rain · wind 5 mph
- Sunday38°FMostly Cloudy14% rain · wind 6 mph
- Sunday Night29°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Monday38°FMostly Sunnywind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Moran Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 2 | 3,000 | 1,500 | 3.5 in |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 1,004 | 1,004 | 7.7 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 2,504 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8Latest Friday | Brook trout | 1,500 | 3.5 in | 31 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Apr 7 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,004 | 7.7 in | 335 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7 Wednesday | Brook trout | 1,500 | 3.4 in | Giant 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 Moran Lake?
Lincoln County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Moran Lake
- Sophie Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Timber Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 21, 2025
- Frank Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 16, 2025
- Triangle Pondlake · 14 mistocked Sep 11, 2026
- Libby Pondlake · 15 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Lost Lakelake · 16 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Bootjack Lakelake · 18 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
- Crystal Lakelake · 18 mistocked Sep 4, 2026
All stocked waters in Lincoln CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Moran Lake
- When was Moran Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (brook trout, 1,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Moran Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Moran Lake stocked often?
- Number 4 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Moran Lake?
- Brook trout (2 stockings, 3,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 1,004 fish).