Swisher Lake trout stocking
Flathead County, Montana · lake · 3,481 ft elevation
Swisher Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 7, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (2,000 fish). Species stocked: brook trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 8, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
2,000 fish
On record
2 stockings
since May 7, 2025
- Number 11 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.
Weather at Swisher Lake
- Today49°FSunnywind 1 mph
- Tonight26°FMostly Clear4% rain · wind 0 mph
- Thursday43°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Thursday Night30°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Friday48°FMostly Cloudy5% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Friday Night32°FMostly Cloudy5% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 2 | 4,000 | 2,000 | 3.5 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 2,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8Latest Friday | Brook trout | 2,000 | 3.5 in | 366 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 2,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | 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 Swisher 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 Swisher Lake
- Rock Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 21, 2025
- Tetrault Lake (; Carpenter Lake)lake · 6 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Middle Thompson Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jun 20, 2025
- Lower Thompson Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
- Mcgregor Lakelake · 12 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Little Mcgregor Lakelake · 13 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
- Sylvia Lakelake · 13 mistocked Aug 8, 2025
All stocked waters in Flathead CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Swisher Lake
- When was Swisher Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (brook trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Swisher Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
- Is Swisher Lake stocked often?
- Number 11 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Swisher Lake?
- Brook trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).