Lincoln County, MT
Moran Lake
Around here
Around Moran 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
Moran Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Montana. State records show it stocked 32 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and brook trout. 29,950 rainbow trout have gone in across 29 releases.
Boat access nearby
2 mapped launches sit within 2 miles of Moran Lake, all of them public access. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
32 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Brook Trout · Utah | 1,500 | 3.5" | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,004 | 7.7" | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
| May 7, 2025 | Brook Trout · Utah | 1,500 | 3.4" | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,103 | 8.0" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,100 | 7.7" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Brook Trout · LaBlanc - Crystal Lake | 1,500 | 3.0" | Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,000 | 7.7" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,100 | 7.6" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,100 | 7.2" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,100 | 7.2" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 23, 2018 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,099 | 7.7" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 23, 2017 | Rainbow Trout · Gerrard | 1,099 | 7.8" | Murray Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 32. Stocking records for Moran 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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