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Whitefish Lake trout stocking

Flathead County, Montana · lake · 2,995 ft elevation

Whitefish Lake was last stocked 19 months ago (Apr 16, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 16, 2025. Species stocked: westslope cutthroat trout.

Last stocked
19 months ago
Apr 16, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
1 stocking
since Apr 16, 2025
  • Number 23 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Whitefish Lake

  • Today
    45°F
    Sunny
    wind 1 mph
  • Tonight
    25°F
    Mostly Clear
    1% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Thursday
    42°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    14% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Thursday Night
    29°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    14% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Friday
    46°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    3% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
  • Friday Night
    31°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    5% rain · wind 3 mph

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Westslope cutthroat trout126,58326,5832.6 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 26,583 fish
DateSpeciesFishSizeHatchery
Apr 16Latest
Wednesday
Westslope cutthroat trout
26,583
2.6 inCreston National Fish 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 Whitefish Lake?

Flathead 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 Whitefish Lake

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Questions about Whitefish Lake

When was Whitefish Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 16, 2025 (westslope cutthroat trout, 26,583 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Whitefish Lake stocked often?
Number 23 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead 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 Whitefish Lake?
Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 26,583 fish).