Meagher County · reservoir · 377 acres
Lake Sutherlin
Stocked 4× on record · Montana FWP
Lake Sutherlin is a reservoir in Meagher County, Montana, stocked with Kokanee and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 30, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana FWP; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
86°
60°
28 mph
14%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
60°
20 mph
27%
Sat
Overcast
94°
60°
18 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 30 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 3.99" | |
| Jun 2 | Rainbow Trout | 1,247 | 8.84" | |
| Jun 2 | Rainbow Trout | 2,145 | 8.84" | |
| May 12 | Kokanee | 2,481 | 3.43" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Eightmile Creek0.4 mi
- Lake Creek1.3 mi
- Fivemile Creek1.6 mi
- Studhorse Creek2.2 mi
- North Fork Eightmile Creek1.5 mi
- South Fork Eightmile Creek1.6 mi
- Reese Creek2.4 mi
- Fourmile Creek2.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Sutherlin fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Sutherlin?+
Lake Sutherlin is stocked with Kokanee and Rainbow Trout in Meagher County, Montana, most recently on Jun 30, 2026 by Montana FWP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Sutherlin get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Sutherlin peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Sutherlin?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Sutherlin?+
Lake Sutherlin is a reservoir in Meagher County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Montana FWP · updated Jun 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.