Cutbow Stocked · 7 plants · last September 14, 2023 Last stocked September 14, 2023 · avg 1.8 in · 7 plants
Cutbow species guideAshley Lake fishing
Ashley Lake fishing: not stocked since September 14, 2023. It was stocked with Cutbow on a reservoir. Also recorded: Kokanee, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, Pygmy Whitefish, Longnose Sucker, and Brown Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- September 14, 2023
- · Cutbow
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.8 in
- Elevation
- 3,950.5 ft
Fish at Ashley Lake
Around the dates Ashley Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 57.2°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Cutbow Stocked · 7 plants · last September 14, 2023 
Kokanee Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Kokanee species guide
Westslope Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Pygmy Whitefish Confirmed present
Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guideFishing at Ashley Lake is reported as good for kokanee, cutthroat, yellow perch, and an occasional 'rai'. (visitmt.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Ashley Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2020.
Fish stocked in 2011
36,000
Fish stocked in 2017
38,354
Fish stocked in 2018
38,000
Fish stocked in 2019
38,000
Fish stocked in 2021
32,000
Fish stocked in 2022
37,696
Fish stocked in 2023
31,206
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2023 | Cutbow | 31,206 | 2.5 in | report |
| September 27, 2022 | Cutbow | 37,696 | 1.65 in | report |
| September 18, 2021 | Cutbow | 32,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| September 10, 2019 | Cutbow | 38,000 | 1.53 in | report |
| September 22, 2018 | Cutbow | 38,000 | 1.75 in | report |
| September 5, 2017 | Cutbow | 38,354 | 1 in | report |
| September 24, 2011 | Cutbow | 36,000 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Kalispell
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Free Forest Service boat launch and day-use site on the north side, for small to medium boats, with a grassy beach and vault toilet but no potable water. From Kalispell take Hwy 2 west, Batavia Lane, then Ashley Lake Road #912 about 5 miles. Ashley Lake North and South campgrounds are nearby.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Ashley Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Ashley Lake
Ashley Lake is 0.4 miles outside the edge of Flathead National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Ashley Lake?
Fishing Ashley Lake usually means Cutbow. All 7 plants on record are Cutbow. Cutbow was last stocked September 14, 2023, averaging 1.8 in. Kokanee, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, and Pygmy Whitefish, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ashley Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 14, 2023. No plants recorded in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Ashley Lake?
Cutbow stocked at Ashley Lake average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Ashley Lake?
There is a boat ramp and no fee is required. The nearest town is Kalispell. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Free Forest Service boat launch and day-use site on the north side, for small to medium boats, with a grassy beach and vault toilet but no potable water. From Kalispell take Hwy 2 west, Batavia Lane, then Ashley Lake Road #912 about 5 miles. Ashley Lake North and South campgrounds are nearby.
Which lakes near Ashley Lake were stocked more recently?
Loon Lake (1.2 mi), Little Bitterroot Lake (7.5 mi), Rogers Lake (9.6 mi), Bootjack Lake (11 mi), and Foy Lake (12.4 mi) were stocked more recently.