Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) trout stocking
Custer County, Montana · lake · 2,362 ft elevation
Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) was last stocked 4 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.
- The most stocked water in Custer County (3 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: Tongue River at Miles City, MT (1 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 123 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 1.74 ft
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)
- This Afternoon68°FMostly Sunnywind 6 to 9 mph
- Tonight37°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy15% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Monday58°FMostly Sunny9% rain · wind 3 mph
- Monday Night37°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 3 mph
- Tuesday61°FPartly Sunny8% rain · wind 2 to 14 mph
- Tuesday Night36°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 7 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
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
20262 stockings · 1,505 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 1Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 505 | 5.2 in | 27 days | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
Jun 4 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 6.9 in | 39 weeks | Fort Peck Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 1,008 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 4 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 1,008 | 11.1 in | 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. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.
Where is Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)?
Custer County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
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
All stocked waters in Custer CountyStocked this week in Montana
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.
- Is Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird) stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Custer County (3 stocking days on record). 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 Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,513 fish).