Lincoln County, MT
Lower Thompson Lake
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Around Lower Thompson Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Lower Thompson Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Montana. State records show it stocked 63 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are kokanee, rainbow trout and largemouth bass, with 1 more on record. 1,777,690 kokanee have gone in across 28 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Lower Thompson Lake. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
63 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 19,396 | 3.2" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 39,614 | 2.4" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 24,326 | 2.7" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 20,000 | 2.7" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 50,059 | 2.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 37,620 | 3.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| May 5, 2020 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 50,820 | 2.5" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 22,736 | 3.5" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| May 8, 2019 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 50,435 | 2.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 20,000 | 3.9" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| May 24, 2017 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 49,581 | 2.3" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| May 10, 2016 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 50,195 | 2.1" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 63. Stocking records for Lower Thompson 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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