Last stocked
June 23, 2026
Plants on record
25
Since 2011
Species recorded
3
Average size
2.9 in
Elevation
3,334.4 ft
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Libby
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park has a concrete boat ramp at the Peninsula on Lower Thompson Lake. The park stretches along Highway 2 between Kalispell and Libby, with 83 rustic campsites (no drinking water) and an $8 nonresident day fee.
Sources: access , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , watch_outs
How Lower Thompson Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of May. In 2026 it was June 23, 2026, later than usual.
No plants recorded in 2018 and 2025.
Fish at Lower Thompson Lake
Fishing Lower Thompson Lake is most likely to be for Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee Salmon accounts for 12 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more.
Around the dates Lower Thompson Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 60.3°F in June, 52.6°F in May, 41.8°F in April, 69.9°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Kokanee Salmon 12 plants
- Plants
- 12 of 25
- Last stocked
- April 24, 2024
- Average length
- 2.4 in
Rainbow Trout 11 plants
- Plants
- 11 of 25
- Last stocked
- June 23, 2026
- Average length
- 3.7 in
Largemouth Bass 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 25
- Last stocked
- July 25, 2012
- Average length
- 1.4 in
Fishing Lower Thompson Lake
Lower Thompson Lake is one of 18 lakes that are part of an extensive park, stretching along a 20-mile string of lakes. This park offers shoreline access, and the lakes are especially noted for great fishing. Visitors can also enjoy boating and camping.
Sources: fwp.mt.gov
What to watch for
The roads within Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park are primitive and not recommended for motor homes and large trailers. Additionally, these roads are not maintained during winter months.
Fish stocked per year
- 135,9282011
- 126,0002012
- 93,9792013
- 18,0002014
- 110,5952015
- 50,1952016
- 69,5812017
- 50,4352019
- 73,5562020
- 37,6202021
- 50,0592022
- 44,3262023
- 39,6142024
- 19,3962026
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 25 plants Showing 25 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 19,396 | 3.22 in | report |
| April 24, 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 39,614 | 2.35 in | report |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 24,326 | 2.74 in | report |
| April 27, 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 20,000 | 2.71 in | report |
| April 27, 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,059 | 2 in | report |
| April 26, 2021 | Kokanee Salmon | 37,620 | 3 in | report |
| May 5, 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,820 | 2.5 in | report |
| April 30, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 22,736 | 3.53 in | report |
| May 8, 2019 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,435 | 2 in | report |
| July 14, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 3.91 in | report |
| May 24, 2017 | Kokanee Salmon | 49,581 | 2.27 in | report |
| May 10, 2016 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,195 | 2.09 in | report |
| May 27, 2015 | Kokanee Salmon | 110,595 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 18,000 | 3.41 in | report |
| June 20, 2013 | Kokanee Salmon | 71,979 | 3 in | report |
| June 4, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 14,175 | 3.62 in | report |
| June 4, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 7,825 | 4.31 in | report |
| July 25, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 6,000 | 1.2 in | report |
| June 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4.07 in | report |
| May 7, 2012 | Kokanee Salmon | 100,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 27, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 6,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 14, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 9,996 | 3.52 in | report |
| June 14, 2011 | Kokanee Salmon | 100,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 7, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 9,966 | 4.02 in | report |
| June 7, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 9,966 | 4.02 in | report |
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Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.