Lincoln County, MT
Sophie Lake
Around here
Around Sophie Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Open Government Licence (British Columbia) · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Sophie Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Montana. State records show it stocked 112 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and kokanee. 151,742 rainbow trout have gone in across 97 releases.
Boat access nearby
2 mapped launches sit within 2 miles of Sophie Lake, all of them public access. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
112 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,007 | 3.3" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,011 | 3.8" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| May 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 2,013 | 7.8" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 24,850 | 2.3" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,006 | 4.7" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 10,000 | 2.5" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,106 | 7.5" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 95 | 8.4" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 30,562 | 2.2" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,000 | 8.1" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 99 | 7.5" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 14,790 | 2.5" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 112. Stocking records for Sophie Lake published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
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