Echo Lake fishing

Fishing at Echo Lake has Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

September 22, 2025

Plants on record

33

Since 2011

Species recorded

3

Average size

3.4 in

Elevation

4,480.6 ft

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How Echo Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2025 it was May 8, 2025, later than usual.

Lindbergh Lake (0.2 mi) and Holland Lake (8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lindbergh Lake is also stocked with Kokanee Salmon and Holland Lake is also stocked with Kokanee Salmon.

Fish at Echo Lake

Fishing Echo Lake is most likely to be for Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee Salmon accounts for 16 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more.

Kokanee Salmon 16 plants
Plants
16 of 33
Last stocked
May 8, 2025
Average length
2.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Kokanee Salmon guide.

Rainbow Trout 15 plants
Plants
15 of 33
Last stocked
September 22, 2025
Average length
4.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 33
Last stocked
July 25, 2012
Average length
1.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fishing Echo Lake

Echo Lake, a small lake in Montana's Flathead Valley, is popular among anglers due to its many coves and large numbers of fish. Anglers often find species such as perch, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, and northern pike in its waters. The lake's warm water and varied fish population make it an appealing fishing destination.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that it is very common to see boats and personal watercraft in the summer, which may impact fishing conditions. Additionally, much of the lake is surrounded by private lakefront property, including residences, which could limit access points for anglers.

Fish stocked per year

  • 239,5052011
  • 29,4242012
  • 104,9902013
  • 4,0192014
  • 104,1542015
  • 114,0852016
  • 103,9372017
  • 4,0132018
  • 118,4502019
  • 105,5982020
  • 95,4632021
  • 100,0012022
  • 44,1922023
  • 69,6372024
  • 19,1712025

Stocking history

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Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,003 9.1 in report
May 8, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 17,168 2.4 in report
April 30, 2024 Kokanee Salmon 69,637 2.24 in report
June 21, 2023 Rainbow Trout 4,192 4.57 in report
April 21, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 40,000 2.61 in report
April 11, 2022 Kokanee Salmon 100,001 2 in report
June 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 4,000 4.82 in report
April 19, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 91,463 2.75 in report
July 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 4,000 5.35 in report
April 3, 2020 Kokanee Salmon 101,598 2 in report
June 24, 2019 Rainbow Trout 4,000 4.61 in report
April 15, 2019 Kokanee Salmon 114,450 2 in report
June 25, 2018 Rainbow Trout 4,013 4.78 in report
June 26, 2017 Rainbow Trout 4,000 4.79 in report
April 25, 2017 Kokanee Salmon 27,807 2.15 in report
April 11, 2017 Kokanee Salmon 39,614 2.17 in report
April 11, 2017 Kokanee Salmon 32,516 2.27 in report
June 27, 2016 Rainbow Trout 4,000 4.81 in report
March 15, 2016 Kokanee Salmon 110,085 1.56 in report
July 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 4,087 4.07 in report
April 6, 2015 Kokanee Salmon 100,067 1.9 in report
June 16, 2014 Rainbow Trout 4,019 4.82 in report
June 17, 2013 Rainbow Trout 4,000 4.34 in report
April 8, 2013 Kokanee Salmon 100,990 2 in report
September 20, 2012 Rainbow Trout 5,450 3.64 in report
July 25, 2012 Largemouth Bass 20,000 1.2 in report
June 18, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,974 5.01 in report
September 8, 2011 Rainbow Trout 5,494 4.53 in report
July 27, 2011 Largemouth Bass 20,000 1.6 in report
June 22, 2011 Rainbow Trout 4,011 4.78 in report
April 29, 2011 Kokanee Salmon 38,260 2 in report
April 26, 2011 Kokanee Salmon 61,740 2 in report
April 6, 2011 Kokanee Salmon 110,000 2 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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