Mcgregor Lake fishing

Mcgregor Lake fishing has Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Arctic Grayling, Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, and Mountain Whitefish. It is stocked about 4.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 19, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
65
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
5.4 in
Elevation
3,893 ft

Fish at Mcgregor Lake

2 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Around the dates Mcgregor Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 39.7°F in April, 50.8°F in May, 58.5°F in June, 66.6°F in August. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 51 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 19, 2026 · avg 6.3 in · 51 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 14 plants · last April 24, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 24, 2024 · avg 2.1 in · 14 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide

How Mcgregor Lake is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Little Mcgregor Lake (1.8 mi) and Lower Thompson Lake (7.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Little Mcgregor Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Lower Thompson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon.

Fish stocked in 2011

170,737

Fish stocked in 2012

212,741

Fish stocked in 2013

166,110

Fish stocked in 2014

54,450

Fish stocked in 2015

149,651

Fish stocked in 2016

105,592

Fish stocked in 2017

94,202

Fish stocked in 2018

15,786

Fish stocked in 2019

117,906

Fish stocked in 2020

123,494

Fish stocked in 2021

51,120

Fish stocked in 2022

124,355

Fish stocked in 2023

15,000

Fish stocked in 2024

63,125

Fish stocked in 2025

15,000

Fish stocked in 2026

13,500

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 19, 2026Rainbow Trout6,7507.78 inreport
May 19, 2026Rainbow Trout6,7507.89 inreport
May 29, 2025Rainbow Trout7,5007.66 inreport
May 29, 2025Rainbow Trout7,5007.61 inreport
May 22, 2024Rainbow Trout9,9457.19 inreport
May 22, 2024Rainbow Trout3,1807.14 inreport
April 24, 2024Kokanee Salmon50,0002.3 inreport
May 23, 2023Rainbow Trout7,5007.19 inreport
May 23, 2023Rainbow Trout7,5007.19 inreport
August 3, 2022Rainbow Trout1,9808.85 inreport
May 24, 2022Rainbow Trout12,0007.25 inreport
April 27, 2022Kokanee Salmon110,3752 inreport
May 25, 2021Rainbow Trout2,8707.43 inreport
May 25, 2021Rainbow Trout10,6307.26 inreport
April 26, 2021Kokanee Salmon37,6203 inreport
July 1, 2020Rainbow Trout1,2969.54 inreport
June 26, 2020Rainbow Trout1,2969.54 inreport
April 9, 2020Rainbow Trout5,9138.09 inreport
April 8, 2020Rainbow Trout5,9138.09 inreport
April 8, 2020Rainbow Trout1,9878.09 inreport
April 8, 2020Kokanee Salmon105,8211.99 inreport
March 24, 2020Rainbow Trout1,2689.24 inreport
May 29, 2019Rainbow Trout7,6456.84 inreport
April 19, 2019Kokanee Salmon110,2612 inreport
June 13, 2018Rainbow Trout2,4987.03 inreport
May 31, 2018Rainbow Trout7,2466.86 inreport
May 10, 2018Rainbow Trout6,0421.8 inreport
June 27, 2017Rainbow Trout4,5507.92 inreport
June 22, 2017Rainbow Trout22,4627.6 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout7,4148.65 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout7,2468.65 inreport
April 19, 2017Kokanee Salmon52,5301.98 inreport
July 13, 2016Rainbow Trout4508.22 inreport
July 13, 2016Rainbow Trout37013.66 inreport
June 22, 2016Rainbow Trout4,6877.53 inreport
April 12, 2016Kokanee Salmon46,9011.82 inreport
April 11, 2016Kokanee Salmon53,1841.89 inreport
October 30, 2015Rainbow Trout4,8933.7 inreport
October 30, 2015Rainbow Trout10,4613.53 inreport
October 20, 2015Rainbow Trout16,3873.29 inreport
August 18, 2015Rainbow Trout3,5115.55 inreport
August 18, 2015Rainbow Trout1,0304.95 inreport
August 17, 2015Rainbow Trout16,0935.55 inreport
August 17, 2015Rainbow Trout7,4164.95 inreport
June 3, 2015Kokanee Salmon39,8612 inreport
April 24, 2015Kokanee Salmon49,9992.09 inreport
August 21, 2014Rainbow Trout18,1254.42 inreport
August 21, 2014Rainbow Trout7,2604.55 inreport
August 20, 2014Rainbow Trout8,4104.42 inreport
August 20, 2014Rainbow Trout20,6554.69 inreport
June 13, 2013Rainbow Trout28,2883.76 inreport
June 12, 2013Rainbow Trout37,7123.76 inreport
April 22, 2013Kokanee Salmon100,1102 inreport
October 10, 2012Rainbow Trout1,2623.94 inreport
October 5, 2012Rainbow Trout10,9985.98 inreport
July 3, 2012Rainbow Trout30,1643.74 inreport
June 28, 2012Rainbow Trout36,0453.6 inreport
May 9, 2012Rainbow Trout25,3843.4 inreport
April 26, 2012Kokanee Salmon108,8882 inreport
September 27, 2011Rainbow Trout10,0415.69 inreport
June 22, 2011Rainbow Trout14,0003.63 inreport
June 21, 2011Rainbow Trout1,0003.63 inreport
June 15, 2011Rainbow Trout45,6963.52 inreport
April 28, 2011Kokanee Salmon48,4302 inreport
April 27, 2011Kokanee Salmon51,5702 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Kalispell
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Kootenai National Forest's largest lake at about 1,500 acres, on US Highway 2 between Kalispell and Libby. USFS campground has 27 RV/tent sites, vault toilets, a boat ramp, and a day-use beach; an extra-vehicle fee applies. Known for deep, clear water and mackinaw (lake trout) fishing.

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Nearest lakes

Little Mcgregor Lake 1.8 mi last stocked June 8, 2026 Horseshoe Lake 1.9 mi last stocked April 24, 2024 Lower Thompson Lake 7.8 mi last stocked June 23, 2026 Little Bitterroot Lake 8.7 mi last stocked June 20, 2024 Hubbart Reservoir 9 mi last stocked June 6, 2024

Public land at Mcgregor Lake

Mcgregor Lake is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Kootenai National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Mcgregor Lake?

Fishing Mcgregor Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 51 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 6.3 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked April 24, 2024, averaging 2.1 in. Arctic Grayling, Brook Trout, Yellow Perch, and Mountain Whitefish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Mcgregor Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 19, 2026. It is stocked about 4.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Mcgregor Lake?

Stocked fish average 5.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.3 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.1 in.

How do you get on Mcgregor Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Kalispell. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Kootenai National Forest's largest lake at about 1,500 acres, on US Highway 2 between Kalispell and Libby. USFS campground has 27 RV/tent sites, vault toilets, a boat ramp, and a day-use beach; an extra-vehicle fee applies. Known for deep, clear water and mackinaw (lake trout) fishing.

Which lakes near Mcgregor Lake were stocked more recently?

Little Mcgregor Lake (1.8 mi) and Lower Thompson Lake (7.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Little Mcgregor Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Lower Thompson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon.

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