Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last June 12, 2026 Last stocked June 12, 2026 · avg 4.7 in · 13 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideLake Inez fishing
Lake Inez fishing is stocked with Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Northern Pike, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- June 12, 2026
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.6 in
- Elevation
- 4,061.7 ft
Fish at Lake Inez
Around the dates Lake Inez is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 48.4°F in May, 58.6°F in June, 38.3°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last June 12, 2026 
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 12 plants · last May 3, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Bull Trout Confirmed present
Mountain Whitefish Confirmed present
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
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 guideHow Lake Inez is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
50,000
Fish stocked in 2012
50,000
Fish stocked in 2013
59,957
Fish stocked in 2014
8,000
Fish stocked in 2015
18,664
Fish stocked in 2016
18,179
Fish stocked in 2017
9,936
Fish stocked in 2018
8,000
Fish stocked in 2019
20,373
Fish stocked in 2020
20,000
Fish stocked in 2021
19,100
Fish stocked in 2022
20,019
Fish stocked in 2023
20,000
Fish stocked in 2024
17,000
Fish stocked in 2025
7,980
Fish stocked in 2026
8,060
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,060 | 4.52 in | report |
| June 16, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,980 | 4.22 in | report |
| June 12, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 3.85 in | report |
| May 3, 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 9,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 26, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.67 in | report |
| May 17, 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,000 | 3.01 in | report |
| May 5, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.65 in | report |
| April 25, 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,019 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 13, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.57 in | report |
| May 6, 2021 | Kokanee Salmon | 9,100 | 2.75 in | report |
| May 14, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.98 in | report |
| May 13, 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 16, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 5.08 in | report |
| May 16, 2019 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,373 | 2.65 in | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 4.84 in | report |
| May 16, 2017 | Kokanee Salmon | 9,936 | 2.22 in | report |
| June 9, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 5.29 in | report |
| April 25, 2016 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,179 | 1.96 in | report |
| June 30, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 4.88 in | report |
| April 30, 2015 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,664 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 20, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 4.81 in | report |
| June 3, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.95 in | report |
| May 7, 2013 | Kokanee Salmon | 49,957 | 3 in | report |
| May 4, 2012 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 23, 2011 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,000 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Seeley Lake
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
USFS campground on the east shore, 9 miles north of Seeley Lake on the west side of Hwy 83. Boat launch for motorized and non-motorized craft, 5 individual sites at $10/night plus a $50/night group site. Vault toilets, no potable water. Boat, canoe, and bike rentals available in Seeley Lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Lake Inez
Visitors should review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Lake Inez
Lake Inez is 0.1 miles outside the edge of Lolo National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Lake Inez?
Fishing Lake Inez usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 13 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 12, 2026, averaging 4.7 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked May 3, 2024, averaging 2.5 in. Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Inez stocked?
Last stocked June 12, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Inez?
Stocked fish average 3.6 in. Cutthroat Trout average 4.7 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.5 in.
How do you get on Lake Inez?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Seeley Lake. Facilities include camping and restrooms. USFS campground on the east shore, 9 miles north of Seeley Lake on the west side of Hwy 83. Boat launch for motorized and non-motorized craft, 5 individual sites at $10/night plus a $50/night group site. Vault toilets, no potable water. Boat, canoe, and bike rentals available in Seeley Lake.