Kilbrennan Lake fishing

Fishing at Kilbrennan Lake has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Bullhead catfish on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.

Last stocked

June 10, 2015

Plants on record

8

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

5.3 in

Elevation

2,881.7 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Troy
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping

Kootenai National Forest lake near Troy: from US Hwy 2, take Forest Road 176 for 1.7 miles, then Kilbrennan Lake Road 2394 about 6.4 miles. Small 7-unit campground and boat ramp at the lake. Most active in late spring.

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How Kilbrennan Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2015 it was June 10, 2015, later than usual.

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 at Kilbrennan Lake

Fishing Kilbrennan Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 8 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

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 8 plants
Plants
8 of 8
Last stocked
June 10, 2015
Average length
5.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Kilbrennan Lake

Kilbrennan Lake provides fishing opportunities, being very popular in late spring. 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.

Sources: visitmt.com

What anglers say

According to Visit Montana, Kilbrennan Lake is an ideal spot for a quiet, early morning fishing trip.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,5102011
  • 5,2092012
  • 4,8882013
  • 4,0122014
  • 3,0462015

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
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

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

  • Eastern brook trout : Described as the main catch, to about 12 inches; not part of the lake's recorded rainbow trout stocking history. (source)
  • Bullhead catfish : A few bullhead catfish are also caught here. (source)

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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