Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last June 10, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk Kilbrennan Lake fishing
Kilbrennan Lake fishing: not stocked since June 10, 2015. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 10, 2015
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 5.3 in
- Elevation
- 2,881.7 ft
Fish at Kilbrennan Lake
Around the dates Kilbrennan Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 52.9°F in May, 60°F in June, 33.9°F in November. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last June 10, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk The lake's main fish species is eastern brook trout, which can range up to 12 inches in length. Additionally, anglers may find a few bullhead catfish in this lake. (visitmt.com, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Kilbrennan Lake is stocked
Troy Kids Pond (8.4 mi), Grouse Lake (15.2 mi), Vinal Lake (20.7 mi), Libby Pond (22 mi), and Spar Lake (22.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Troy Kids Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Libby Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Spar Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,510
Fish stocked in 2012
5,209
Fish stocked in 2013
4,888
Fish stocked in 2014
4,012
Fish stocked in 2015
3,046
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,046 | 6.01 in | report |
| November 5, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 4,012 | 3 in | report |
| May 23, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 552 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 21, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 4,336 | 5.25 in | report |
| May 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,878 | 5.43 in | report |
| May 11, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,331 | 5.63 in | report |
| May 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,116 | 6.03 in | report |
| May 18, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,394 | 6.03 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Troy
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Kootenai National Forest lake northwest of Troy: from US Hwy 2 take Forest Road 176, then Kilbrennan Lake Road 2394. The 7-site campground has vault toilets and a ramp built for smaller boats. FWP's 2017 survey: 55 acres, 40 ft max depth, 14 ft average.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Kilbrennan Lake
According to Visit Montana, Kilbrennan Lake is an ideal spot for a quiet, early morning fishing trip. (visitmt.com, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Kilbrennan Lake
Kilbrennan Lake is less than 0.1 miles outside the edge of Kootenai National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Kilbrennan Lake?
Fishing Kilbrennan Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 8 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 10, 2015, averaging 5.3 in.
When is Kilbrennan Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 10, 2015.
How big are the fish stocked at Kilbrennan Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Kilbrennan Lake average 5.3 in.
How do you get on Kilbrennan Lake?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Troy. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Kootenai National Forest lake northwest of Troy: from US Hwy 2 take Forest Road 176, then Kilbrennan Lake Road 2394. The 7-site campground has vault toilets and a ramp built for smaller boats. FWP's 2017 survey: 55 acres, 40 ft max depth, 14 ft average.
Which lakes near Kilbrennan Lake were stocked more recently?
Troy Kids Pond (8.4 mi), Grouse Lake (15.2 mi), Vinal Lake (20.7 mi), Libby Pond (22 mi), and Spar Lake (22.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Troy Kids Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Libby Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Spar Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.