Murray Lake trout stocking
Montana · lake
Murray Lake was last stocked 4 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.
Last stocked
4 months ago
Jun 10, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
4,268 fish
On record
4 stockings
since May 7, 2025
Weather at Murray Lake
- Tonight46°FPartly Cloudy2% rain · wind 1 mph
- Friday70°FPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain17% rain · wind 2 to 17 mph
- Friday Night39°FChance Light Rain35% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
- Saturday54°FPartly Sunny7% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
- Saturday Night32°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday59°FPartly Sunnywind 1 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
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,268 | Jocko River Trout Hatchery | |
| May 8, 2026 | Brook trout | 2,000 | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery | |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,300 | Jocko River Trout Hatchery | |
| May 7, 2025 | Brook trout | 2,000 | 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.
Where is Murray Lake?
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
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.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Murray Lake?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 4,568 fish); Brook trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).