Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last September 30, 2025 Last stocked September 30, 2025 · avg 6.8 in · 12 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideLindbergh Lake fishing
Lindbergh Lake fishing has Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Mountain Whitefish, 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 and Rainbow Trout, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- September 30, 2025
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.6 in
- Elevation
- 4,328.4 ft
Fish at Lindbergh Lake
Around the dates Lindbergh Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 46.6°F in May, 67.1°F in July, 56.7°F in June, 37.5°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last September 30, 2025 
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 12 plants · last April 23, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide Bull Trout Confirmed present
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Mountain Whitefish Confirmed present
Pygmy Whitefish Confirmed present
How Lindbergh Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2018.
Fish stocked in 2011
56,114
Fish stocked in 2012
56,719
Fish stocked in 2013
50,156
Fish stocked in 2014
3,000
Fish stocked in 2015
50,654
Fish stocked in 2016
37,296
Fish stocked in 2017
25,780
Fish stocked in 2019
51,125
Fish stocked in 2020
55,000
Fish stocked in 2021
60,600
Fish stocked in 2022
64,794
Fish stocked in 2023
21,006
Fish stocked in 2024
15,750
Fish stocked in 2025
7,650
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,650 | 5.52 in | report |
| October 16, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,750 | 5.23 in | report |
| April 23, 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 14, 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 21,006 | 2.59 in | report |
| October 3, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2.19 in | report |
| May 27, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 4.97 in | report |
| May 26, 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 49,794 | 2.49 in | report |
| September 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,600 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 7, 2021 | Kokanee Salmon | 45,000 | 2.75 in | report |
| July 8, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 5.65 in | report |
| April 29, 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 3, 2019 | Kokanee Salmon | 51,125 | 2 in | report |
| June 13, 2017 | Kokanee Salmon | 25,780 | 2.35 in | report |
| May 31, 2016 | Kokanee Salmon | 37,296 | 2.34 in | report |
| April 21, 2015 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,654 | 1.8 in | report |
| May 22, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 9.04 in | report |
| August 28, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,156 | 4.1 in | report |
| June 11, 2013 | Kokanee Salmon | 45,000 | 3 in | report |
| July 11, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 346 | 13.2 in | report |
| July 6, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,373 | 12.9 in | report |
| May 8, 2012 | Kokanee Salmon | 55,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| July 12, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,004 | 8.87 in | report |
| July 8, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,110 | 8.49 in | report |
| June 7, 2011 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,000 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
From Hwy 83, take Lindbergh Lake Rd (FS Road 79) west about 3.6 miles, following signs to the Flathead NF campground. The boat ramp is at the end of the loop, with day-use parking on the right. A trail runs part way along the west shore. FWP maps 815 acres, 121 ft max depth.
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About Lindbergh Lake
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Public land at Lindbergh Lake
Lindbergh 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 Lindbergh Lake?
Fishing Lindbergh Lake is as likely for Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Each accounts for 12 of 24 plants on record. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 30, 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked April 23, 2024, averaging 2.4 in. Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lindbergh 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 Lindbergh Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.6 in. Cutthroat Trout average 6.8 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.4 in.
How do you get on Lindbergh Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and camping. From Hwy 83, take Lindbergh Lake Rd (FS Road 79) west about 3.6 miles, following signs to the Flathead NF campground. The boat ramp is at the end of the loop, with day-use parking on the right. A trail runs part way along the west shore. FWP maps 815 acres, 121 ft max depth.
Which lakes near Lindbergh Lake were stocked more recently?
Echo Lake (2.3 mi), Clearwater Lake (8.4 mi), and Lake Alva (8.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Echo Lake is also stocked with Kokanee Salmon, Clearwater Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Lake Alva is also stocked with Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout.