Montana
Rainbow Trout in Montana
Rainbow Trout are on record in 39 Montana waters, with 71 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in May and June.
When does Montana stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Harpers Lake7×
- Frenchtown Pond5×
- Lake Elmo4×
- Lake Sutherlin3×
- Van Lake3×
- Wild Bill Lake3×
- Lake Como3×
- Browns Lake2×
- Lake Mary Ronan2×
- Greenough Lake2×
- Upper Carters Pond2×
- Martinsdale Reservoir2×
- Carters Pond2×
- Ackley Lake2×
- McGregor Lake2×
- Tetrault Lake2×
- Lower Thompson Lake1×
- Spar Lake1×
- Ruby River Reservoir1×
- Georgetown Lake1×
- Little Beaver Lake1×
- Murray Lake1×
- Hen Reservoir1×
- Leon Lake1×
- Little McGregor Lake1×
- Gipsy Lake1×
- Bair Reservoir1×
- West Rosebud Lake1×
- Bonanza Reservoir1×
- Cook Reservoir1×
- Deadmans Basin Reservoir1×
- Nilan Reservoir1×
- Yellow Water Reservoir1×
- Dailey Lake1×
- Eightmile Springs1×
- Sophie Lake1×
- Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir1×
- Broadview Pond1×
- Moran Lake1×
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Lake SutherlinJun 30, 2026
- Lower Thompson LakeJun 23, 2026
- Spar LakeJun 23, 2026
- Ruby River ReservoirJun 22, 2026
- Harpers LakeJun 19, 2026
- Browns LakeJun 17, 2026
- Browns LakeJun 17, 2026
- Lake Mary RonanJun 16, 2026
- Lake Mary RonanJun 16, 2026
- Little Beaver LakeJun 15, 2026
- Georgetown LakeJun 15, 2026
- Murray LakeJun 10, 2026
- Van LakeJun 10, 2026
- Greenough LakeJun 10, 2026
- Unnamed LakeJun 9, 2026
- Hen ReservoirJun 9, 2026
- Harpers LakeJun 9, 2026
- Wild Bill LakeJun 8, 2026
- Wild Bill LakeJun 8, 2026
- Little McGregor LakeJun 8, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Montana — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Montana?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 39 Montana waters, including Harpers Lake, Frenchtown Pond, Lake Elmo. The full list is on this page.
When does Montana stock rainbow trout?+
Montana stocks rainbow trout most heavily in May and June, going by 71 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Montana?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.