When was Rainbow Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 30, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 2,700 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Rainbow Lake stocked often?

Number 16 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Rainbow Lake?

Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 2,700 fish).

Rainbow Lake trout stocking

Lincoln County, Montana · lake · 6,532 ft elevation

Rainbow Lake was last stocked 13 months ago (Sep 30, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 30, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

13 months ago

Sep 30, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 30, 2025

Number 16 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Rainbow Lake

This Afternoon
36°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
24°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Thursday
31°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
20% rain · wind 8 to 14 mph
Thursday Night
26°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 9 to 16 mph
Friday
33°F
Partly Sunny
1% rain · wind 12 to 16 mph
Friday Night
28°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 13 to 18 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	1	2,700	2,700	2.0 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 2,700 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Sep 30Latest Tuesday	Westslope cutthroat trout	2,700	2.0 in	Sekokini Springs 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 Rainbow Lake?

Lincoln 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 Rainbow Lake

Weasel Lakelake · 7 mistocked Sep 30, 2025
Troy Kids Pondlake · 9 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
Eureka Pondlake · 10 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
Dickey Lakelake · 19 mistocked May 6, 2026
Round Lake (Round Lake)lake · 22 mistocked May 7, 2026
Bull Lakelake · 23 mistocked May 7, 2026
Blue Lakelake · 23 mistocked May 8, 2026

All stocked waters in Lincoln County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Rainbow Lake

When was Rainbow Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 30, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 2,700 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Rainbow Lake stocked often?: Number 16 of 23 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Rainbow Lake?: Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 2,700 fish).