Holland Lake fishing

Holland Lake fishing has Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bull Trout, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pikeminnow, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in May and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

Holland Lake
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region, Public domain
Last stocked
September 30, 2025
· Cutthroat Trout
Plants on record
24
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
4.5 in
Elevation
4,033.4 ft

Fish at Holland Lake

2 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Around the dates Holland Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 47.4°F in May, 67.9°F in July, 38.2°F in April, 57.8°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last September 30, 2025

Last stocked September 30, 2025 · avg 6.4 in · 13 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 11 plants · last April 23, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 23, 2024 · avg 2.3 in · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide

Holland Lake provides access to water-related recreation, with fishing being a popular activity. Anglers can look forward to catching a variety of trout and kokanee salmon in Holland Lake. A boat ramp is available within the campground, supporting both motorized and non-motorized boating for fishing on the lake. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How Holland Lake is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

No plants recorded in 2018.

Fish stocked in 2011

54,499

Fish stocked in 2012

57,429

Fish stocked in 2013

50,488

Fish stocked in 2014

3,500

Fish stocked in 2015

50,400

Fish stocked in 2016

50,281

Fish stocked in 2017

25,780

Fish stocked in 2019

50,775

Fish stocked in 2020

55,000

Fish stocked in 2021

20,600

Fish stocked in 2022

64,999

Fish stocked in 2023

27,050

Fish stocked in 2024

15,750

Fish stocked in 2025

7,650

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 30, 2025Cutthroat Trout7,6505.52 inreport
October 16, 2024Cutthroat Trout5,7505.23 inreport
April 23, 2024Kokanee Salmon10,0002.5 inreport
June 2, 2023Cutthroat Trout5,0004.69 inreport
May 17, 2023Kokanee Salmon22,0502.7 inreport
October 3, 2022Cutthroat Trout10,0002.21 inreport
May 27, 2022Cutthroat Trout5,0004.97 inreport
May 6, 2022Kokanee Salmon49,9992.25 inreport
September 14, 2021Cutthroat Trout15,6001.9 inreport
May 13, 2021Cutthroat Trout5,0004.57 inreport
July 8, 2020Cutthroat Trout5,0005.65 inreport
April 29, 2020Kokanee Salmon50,0002.5 inreport
May 4, 2019Kokanee Salmon50,7752 inreport
June 13, 2017Kokanee Salmon25,7802.35 inreport
April 13, 2016Kokanee Salmon50,2811.86 inreport
May 4, 2015Kokanee Salmon50,4001.9 inreport
May 22, 2014Cutthroat Trout3,5009.02 inreport
August 28, 2013Cutthroat Trout5,4884.1 inreport
June 11, 2013Kokanee Salmon45,0003 inreport
July 10, 2012Cutthroat Trout1,12912.9 inreport
July 5, 2012Cutthroat Trout1,30013.2 inreport
May 8, 2012Kokanee Salmon55,0002.5 inreport
July 7, 2011Cutthroat Trout4,4998.87 inreport
May 19, 2011Kokanee Salmon50,0002 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Seeley Lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

A 416-acre Flathead National Forest lake off Holland Lake Road #44, about 2.5 miles east of Hwy 83 near mile marker 35. The boating site has a large lot and a primitive, very shallow ramp unsuited to large boats; the 40-site campground has its own ramp, vault toilets, and water.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.

About Holland Lake

Anglers should be aware that the primitive boat ramp located near the Holland Lake Campground is very shallow and will not accommodate large boats. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Photo of Holland Lake
Forest Service Northern Region, Public domain
Photo of Holland Lake
USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo of Holland Lake
USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Nearest lakes

Woodward Lake 3.8 mi last stocked August 11, 2020 Pierce Lake 4.1 mi last stocked June 5, 2025 Clearwater Lake 4.6 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Koessler Lake 5.4 mi last stocked August 23, 2018 Lindbergh Lake 8.2 mi last stocked September 30, 2025

Public land at Holland Lake

Holland Lake is 0.1 miles outside the edge of Flathead National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Holland Lake?

Fishing Holland Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 13 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 30, 2025, averaging 6.4 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked April 23, 2024, averaging 2.3 in. Bull Trout, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Holland Lake stocked?

Last stocked September 30, 2025. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in May and July. No plants recorded in 2018.

How big are the fish stocked at Holland Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.5 in. Cutthroat Trout average 6.4 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.3 in.

How do you get on Holland Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Seeley Lake. Facilities include camping and restrooms. A 416-acre Flathead National Forest lake off Holland Lake Road #44, about 2.5 miles east of Hwy 83 near mile marker 35. The boating site has a large lot and a primitive, very shallow ramp unsuited to large boats; the 40-site campground has its own ramp, vault toilets, and water.

Which lakes near Holland Lake were stocked more recently?

Clearwater Lake (4.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Clearwater Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

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