Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last June 20, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Middle Thompson Lake fishing
Middle Thompson Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Kokanee, Brown Trout, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Kokanee, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Brown Trout, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- June 20, 2025
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.9 in
- Elevation
- 3,334.5 ft
Fish at Middle Thompson Lake
Around the dates Middle Thompson Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 59.7°F in June, 68.9°F in July, 44°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last June 20, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
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
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Kokanee Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Kokanee species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Westslope Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present Mountain Whitefish Confirmed present
Fishing, camping, wildlife viewing and boating draw visitors to this extensive park along a 20-mile string of lakes in northwest Montana. This extensive park includes shoreline access to 18 lakes including McGregor Lake, Little McGregor Lake, Lower Thompson Lake, Middle Thompson Lake, Upper Thompson Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Loon Lake. (fwp.mt.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Middle Thompson Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 7 years between 2011 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2011
52,443
Fish stocked in 2012
32,460
Fish stocked in 2013
33,800
Fish stocked in 2014
27,000
Fish stocked in 2016
22,244
Fish stocked in 2019
20,000
Fish stocked in 2022
30,475
Fish stocked in 2025
30,644
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 30,644 | 2.77 in | report |
| June 21, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 30,475 | 3.71 in | report |
| June 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 3.16 in | report |
| October 21, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 5.57 in | report |
| July 12, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 3.5 in | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 27,000 | 3.41 in | report |
| June 5, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 33,800 | 3.64 in | report |
| June 27, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 32,460 | 3.59 in | report |
| October 11, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 7,694 | 6 in | report |
| June 14, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 14,851 | 3.52 in | report |
| June 7, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 14,949 | 4.02 in | report |
| June 7, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 14,949 | 4.02 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Libby
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Logan State Park fronts the north shore of Middle Thompson Lake off US Highway 2 between Kalispell and Libby, with a boat launch, seasonal boat slips, flush toilets, and 37 campsites for rigs up to 40 feet. A channel links Upper, Middle, and Lower Thompson lakes.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Middle Thompson Lake
Middle Thompson Lake is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Logan State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Middle Thompson Lake?
Fishing Middle Thompson Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 12 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 20, 2025, averaging 3.9 in. Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Middle Thompson Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 20, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2011 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Middle Thompson Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Middle Thompson Lake average 3.9 in.
How do you get on Middle Thompson Lake?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Libby. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Logan State Park fronts the north shore of Middle Thompson Lake off US Highway 2 between Kalispell and Libby, with a boat launch, seasonal boat slips, flush toilets, and 37 campsites for rigs up to 40 feet. A channel links Upper, Middle, and Lower Thompson lakes.
Which lakes near Middle Thompson Lake were stocked more recently?
Lower Thompson Lake (1.9 mi), Cibid Lake (5.3 mi), Leon Lake (6.1 mi), and Mcgregor Lake (9.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lower Thompson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cibid Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Leon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Mcgregor Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.