Lindbergh Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lindbergh Lake was last stocked September 30, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Lindbergh Lake has 175 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2025, with about 6,361,150 fish stocked over that period.
When Lindbergh Lake is stocked
Lindbergh Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 68 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Lindbergh Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Montana.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Lindbergh Lake, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Lindbergh Lake was last stocked September 30, 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Montana freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Montana license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Montana fish & wildlife agency.Official Montana regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Lindbergh Lake:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Kokanee & Salmon Tactics
Troll small dodgers followed by micro-hoochies or wedding ring spinners tipped with shoepeg corn. Use downriggers or lead-core line to reach cooler thermocline depths (typically 20–50 ft in summer).
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
Kokanee Profile Tips
Usually caught by trolling small lures or bait behind flashers at depth; a major fall spectacle when spawning runs turn red in tributary streams.
Recommended Tackle for Lindbergh Lake
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Mack's Lure Classic Wedding Ring Spinner
A classic Western trolling lure designed to be tipped with shoepeg corn and run behind a dodger in deep thermoclines.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lindbergh Lake, freshest activity first.
Echo Lake
5 mi10 species · 431 records
Last stocked September 2025
Pierce Lake
5 mi2 species · 48 records
Last stocked June 2025
Lupine Lake
4 mi1 species · 29 records
Last stocked September 2024
Hemlock Lake
6 mi1 species · 9 records
Last stocked August 2024
Spook Lake
4 mi1 species · 26 records
Last stocked June 2023
Pierce Creek
4 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1996
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,650 | 5.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,750 | 5.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2024 | Kokanee | 10,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2023 | Kokanee | 21,006 | 2.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 4.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2022 | Kokanee | 49,794 | 2.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,600 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | Kokanee | 45,000 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 5.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2020 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2019 | Kokanee | 51,125 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2017 | Kokanee | 25,780 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2016 | Kokanee | 37,296 | 2.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2015 | Kokanee | 50,654 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 9.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,156 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2013 | Kokanee | 45,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 346 | 13.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,373 | 12.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2012 | Kokanee | 55,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,004 | 8.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,110 | 8.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2011 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,342 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2010 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 610 | 4.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,499 | 8.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2009 | Kokanee | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 924 | 9.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,696 | 9.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2007 | Kokanee | 49,920 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,558 | 8.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2006 | Kokanee | 53,931 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,840 | 7.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2005 | Kokanee | 25,284 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,612 | 7.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 4.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,277 | 1.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,680 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,732 | 8.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2004 | Kokanee | 25,608 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,537 | 2.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,250 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,002 | 8.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2003 | Kokanee | 19,750 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,988 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2002 | Kokanee | 23,200 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,092 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,865 | 8.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Lindbergh Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lindbergh Lake was last stocked September 30, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lindbergh Lake?
Lindbergh Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Lindbergh Lake stocked?
Lindbergh Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Lindbergh Lake stocked?
Lindbergh Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 175 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Lindbergh Lake?
About 6,361,150 fish have been stocked in Lindbergh Lake across 175 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lindbergh Lake?
Fish stocked in Lindbergh Lake average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Lindbergh Lake?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Montana freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Montana fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Lindbergh Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Lindbergh Lake typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.