Largemouth Bass Stocked · 13 plants · last August 8, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Blanchard Lake fishing
Blanchard Lake fishing has Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- August 8, 2024
- · Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.8 in
- Elevation
- 3,143.4 ft
Fish at Blanchard Lake
Around the dates Blanchard Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 67.5°F in July, 66.1°F in August. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 13 plants · last August 8, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideThis lake is home to various species including black crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch. For anglers, a dock is available at the fishing access site each year from ice off until September 15. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(visitmt.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Blanchard Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2018 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
14,700
Fish stocked in 2012
14,700
Fish stocked in 2013
14,700
Fish stocked in 2014
14,700
Fish stocked in 2015
14,700
Fish stocked in 2016
14,700
Fish stocked in 2017
14,700
Fish stocked in 2019
19,647
Fish stocked in 2020
14,700
Fish stocked in 2021
14,700
Fish stocked in 2023
14,700
Fish stocked in 2024
16,255
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 16,255 | 1.26 in | report |
| August 17, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 29, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.68 in | report |
| July 22, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.56 in | report |
| July 30, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 13,747 | 1.56 in | report |
| July 18, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 5,900 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 17, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.19 in | report |
| August 4, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.35 in | report |
| July 30, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2 in | report |
| August 14, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2 in | report |
| July 17, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 25, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.2 in | report |
| July 27, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Whitefish
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- dock
FWP fishing access site 2.8 miles south of Whitefish off Highway 93 via Blanchard Lake Road.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Blanchard Lake
Anglers should be aware that the boat ramp at this site does not provide access to the main lake at low levels. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Blanchard Lake?
Fishing Blanchard Lake usually means Largemouth Bass. All 13 plants on record are Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass was last stocked August 8, 2024, averaging 1.8 in. Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Blanchard Lake stocked?
Last stocked August 8, 2024. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 2018 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Blanchard Lake?
Largemouth Bass stocked at Blanchard Lake average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Blanchard Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Whitefish. Facilities include dock. FWP fishing access site 2.8 miles south of Whitefish off Highway 93 via Blanchard Lake Road.
Which lakes near Blanchard Lake were stocked more recently?
Beaver Lake (4.4 mi), Dollar Lake (5 mi), Murray Lake (5.7 mi), and Pine Grove Pond (9.9 mi) were stocked more recently.