Murray Lake trout stocking
Flathead County, Montana · lake · 3,369 ft elevation
Murray Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 10, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 7, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (4,268 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.
- Number 4 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 83% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Murray Lake
- Tonight25°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Sunday48°FMostly Cloudy12% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Sunday Night23°FPartly Cloudywind 2 mph
- Monday45°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunnywind 2 mph
- Monday Night24°FMostly Cloudywind 0 mph
- Tuesday47°FMostly Cloudywind 0 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Murray Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 4,568 | 2,284 | 3.9 in |
| Brook trout | 2 | 4,000 | 2,000 | 3.5 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 4,268 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 10Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 2,268 | 3.9 in | 33 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
May 8 Friday | Brook trout | 2,000 | 3.5 in | 317 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
20252 stockings · 4,300 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 25 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 2,300 | 3.7 in | 7 weeks | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
May 7 Wednesday | Brook trout | 2,000 | 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 Murray Lake?
Flathead County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Murray Lake
- Little Beaver Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Woods Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Beaver Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Dollar Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Bootjack Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Whitefish Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 16, 2025
- Smith Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Sunrise Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 25, 2025
All stocked waters in Flathead CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Murray Lake
- When was Murray Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 10, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,268 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Murray Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is Murray Lake stocked often?
- Number 4 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 83% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Murray Lake?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 4,568 fish); Brook trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).