Lake County · lake · 56 acres
Van Lake
Stocked 3× on record · Montana FWP
Van Lake is a lake in Lake County, Montana, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 10, 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
Clear
88°
61°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
90°
67°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
92°
64°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Rainbow Trout | 4,998 | 3.9" | |
| May 22 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 16.3" | |
| May 22 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 8.61" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Squeezer Meadow2.6 mi
- Dry Lake3.2 mi
- Lion Creek2.6 mi
- Simmons Meadow2.8 mi
- Jim Creek3.8 mi
- Shay Lake3.2 mi
- Squeezer Creek4.0 mi
- Cedar Creek4.3 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.
Van Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Van Lake?+
Van Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Lake County, Montana, most recently on Jun 10, 2026 by Montana FWP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Van Lake?+
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 Van Lake?+
Van Lake is a lake in Lake County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Montana FWP · updated Jun 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.