When was Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 505 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to July and September.

What kind of trout are stocked in Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,513 fish).

Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) trout stocking

Montana · lake

Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) was last stocked 3 months ago (Jul 1, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Sep 4, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (1,505 fish). Most stockings come in June to July and September. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Jul 1, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,505 fish

Water temperature

71°F

Too warm for trout

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Tongue River at Miles City, MT (1 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 71°F
Flow: 60 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.37 ft

Too warm for trout. Above about 68°F trout are stressed and catch and release can kill them. Try deeper, colder water or another day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 72 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 67 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)

Tonight
57°F
Mostly Clear
wind 8 to 12 mph
Friday
82°F
Partly Sunny
3% rain · wind 12 to 18 mph
Friday Night
55°F
Partly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 10 to 17 mph
Saturday
71°F
Sunny
wind 6 to 9 mph
Saturday Night
48°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Sunday
71°F
Partly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph

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

When is Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) stocked?

Most stockings come in June to July and September.

By month, all years

Stockings of Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

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
Rainbow trout	3	2,513	838	6.9 in

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Jul 1, 2026	Rainbow trout	505	Miles City Fish Hatchery
Jun 4, 2026	Rainbow trout	1,000	Fort Peck Hatchery
Sep 4, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,008	Bluewater 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 Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)?

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 Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)

Tongue Riverstream · 1 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
Dean Reservoirlake · 8 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Roerick Pondlake · 14 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Cap Rock Reservoirlake · 20 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Ponessa Pondlake · 22 mistocked May 26, 2026

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Questions about Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)

When was Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 505 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to July and September.
What kind of trout are stocked in Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,513 fish).
How warm is the water near Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)?: The nearest USGS gage read 71°F on Sep 25. Above about 68°F trout are stressed and catch and release can kill them. Try deeper, colder water or another day.