Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 12 plants · last May 8, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Seeley Lake fishing
Seeley Lake fishing is stocked with Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bull Trout, and 8 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Brown Trout, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- May 8, 2024
- · Kokanee Salmon
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+14 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3 in
- Elevation
- 3,995.6 ft
Fish at Seeley Lake
Around the dates Seeley Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 50.5°F in May, 39.8°F in April, 59.3°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 12 plants · last May 8, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 30, 2013 Last stocked May 30, 2013 · avg 5 in · 4 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass 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 guide Bull Trout Confirmed present
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
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide Mountain Whitefish Confirmed present
Northern Pikeminnow Confirmed present
Peamouth Confirmed present
Largescale Sucker Confirmed present
Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
How Seeley Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2014 and 2018.
Fish stocked in 2011
70,000
Fish stocked in 2012
69,400
Fish stocked in 2013
80,000
Fish stocked in 2015
20,862
Fish stocked in 2016
20,509
Fish stocked in 2017
19,872
Fish stocked in 2019
19,908
Fish stocked in 2020
10,348
Fish stocked in 2021
10,000
Fish stocked in 2022
19,995
Fish stocked in 2023
10,000
Fish stocked in 2024
20,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 20,000 | 2.49 in | report |
| May 17, 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,000 | 3.01 in | report |
| April 27, 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 19,995 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 13, 2021 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,000 | 2.75 in | report |
| June 4, 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 10,348 | 3 in | report |
| June 5, 2019 | Kokanee Salmon | 19,908 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 16, 2017 | Kokanee Salmon | 19,872 | 2.22 in | report |
| April 25, 2016 | Kokanee Salmon | 20,509 | 1.96 in | report |
| May 4, 2015 | Kokanee Salmon | 20,862 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.85 in | report |
| May 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.85 in | report |
| April 30, 2013 | Kokanee Salmon | 60,000 | 2 in | report |
| May 24, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 5.33 in | report |
| May 3, 2012 | Kokanee Salmon | 60,400 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 6, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 4.78 in | report |
| May 23, 2011 | Kokanee Salmon | 60,000 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Seeley Lake
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Three Lolo National Forest campgrounds sit on the lake. Big Larch, on the east shore about a mile from town, has a concrete boat launch, trailer parking, and a dock. River Point and Seeley Lake Campground are on the west side off Boy Scout Road. Boat and canoe rentals are in the town of Seeley Lake.
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About Seeley Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Seeley Lake
Seeley Lake is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Lolo National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Seeley Lake?
Fishing Seeley Lake usually means Kokanee Salmon: Kokanee Salmon accounts for 12 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked May 8, 2024, averaging 2.4 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked May 30, 2013, averaging 5 in. Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch, plus 10 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Seeley Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 8, 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2014 and 2018.
How big are the fish stocked at Seeley Lake?
Stocked fish average 3 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.4 in. Cutthroat Trout average 5 in.
How do you get on Seeley Lake?
The nearest town is Seeley Lake. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Three Lolo National Forest campgrounds sit on the lake. Big Larch, on the east shore about a mile from town, has a concrete boat launch, trailer parking, and a dock. River Point and Seeley Lake Campground are on the west side off Boy Scout Road. Boat and canoe rentals are in the town of Seeley Lake.
Which lakes near Seeley Lake were stocked more recently?
Placid Lake (5.5 mi), Lake Inez (6.5 mi), and Lake Alva (8.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Placid Lake is also stocked with Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout, Lake Inez is also stocked with Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout, and Lake Alva is also stocked with Kokanee Salmon and Cutthroat Trout.