Sophie Lake fishing

Sophie Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Bluegill, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, and Northern Pikeminnow. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 6, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
46
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+5 also recorded)
Average size
8.5 in
Elevation
2,514.9 ft

Fish at Sophie Lake

2 stocked · 5 confirmed present

Around the dates Sophie Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 44°F in April, 62.2°F in June, 54.7°F in May, 70.3°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last May 6, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 6, 2026 · avg 10.7 in · 34 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 12 plants · last April 4, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 4, 2024 · avg 2.1 in · 12 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide

Sophie Lake has a state fishing site located in northwest Montana. Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Rainbow Trout are present in this lake. At the Sophie Lake Fishing Access Site, a dock is available from ice off to October 30 for anglers. (visitmt.com, accessed October 5, 2026)(myfwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How Sophie Lake is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Moran Lake (0.7 mi) and Swisher Lake (0.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Moran Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Swisher Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

37,760

Fish stocked in 2012

36,291

Fish stocked in 2013

31,392

Fish stocked in 2014

1,009

Fish stocked in 2015

34,231

Fish stocked in 2016

34,693

Fish stocked in 2017

31,500

Fish stocked in 2018

1,100

Fish stocked in 2019

32,651

Fish stocked in 2020

31,470

Fish stocked in 2021

15,891

Fish stocked in 2022

31,657

Fish stocked in 2023

12,112

Fish stocked in 2024

26,863

Fish stocked in 2025

1,011

Fish stocked in 2026

1,007

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 6, 2026Rainbow Trout1,0073.26 inreport
July 1, 2025Rainbow Trout1,0113.76 inreport
May 7, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0137.75 inreport
April 4, 2024Kokanee Salmon24,8502.25 inreport
October 5, 2023Rainbow Trout1,0064.65 inreport
April 17, 2023Kokanee Salmon10,0002.52 inreport
April 7, 2023Rainbow Trout1,1067.52 inreport
June 8, 2022Rainbow Trout958.37 inreport
April 21, 2022Kokanee Salmon30,5622.21 inreport
April 4, 2022Rainbow Trout1,0008.1 inreport
June 15, 2021Rainbow Trout997.47 inreport
April 16, 2021Kokanee Salmon14,7902.5 inreport
April 13, 2021Rainbow Trout1,0027.26 inreport
April 20, 2020Rainbow Trout1,1027.15 inreport
April 17, 2020Kokanee Salmon30,3682 inreport
May 3, 2019Rainbow Trout1,1017.23 inreport
May 1, 2019Kokanee Salmon31,5502 inreport
April 25, 2018Rainbow Trout1,1007.53 inreport
April 24, 2017Kokanee Salmon30,4002.36 inreport
April 20, 2017Rainbow Trout1,1007.51 inreport
July 20, 2016Rainbow Trout9424.74 inreport
July 20, 2016Rainbow Trout922.65 inreport
July 14, 2016Rainbow Trout26016.11 inreport
June 23, 2016Rainbow Trout1,5727.49 inreport
May 10, 2016Rainbow Trout1,1017.33 inreport
March 23, 2016Kokanee Salmon31,6571.59 inreport
April 30, 2015Rainbow Trout1,0117.42 inreport
April 27, 2015Kokanee Salmon33,2202 inreport
June 4, 2014Rainbow Trout1,0094.76 inreport
June 18, 2013Rainbow Trout3619 inreport
June 17, 2013Rainbow Trout10019 inreport
April 25, 2013Rainbow Trout5019.5 inreport
April 24, 2013Rainbow Trout10019.5 inreport
April 23, 2013Kokanee Salmon30,0202 inreport
March 21, 2013Rainbow Trout1,0866.6 inreport
September 21, 2012Rainbow Trout2,0042.66 inreport
June 18, 2012Rainbow Trout11518.6 inreport
June 18, 2012Rainbow Trout7018.3 inreport
April 24, 2012Kokanee Salmon33,0002 inreport
March 29, 2012Rainbow Trout1,1028.16 inreport
October 12, 2011Rainbow Trout2,0935.37 inreport
September 29, 2011Rainbow Trout4,4085.1 inreport
June 22, 2011Rainbow Trout8718.5 inreport
May 10, 2011Kokanee Salmon30,0002 inreport
April 27, 2011Rainbow Trout7518.5 inreport
April 26, 2011Rainbow Trout1,0977.92 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Eureka
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

FWP fishing access site 4 miles northwest of Eureka on Hwy 37, then 4 miles north on a county road. Gravel boat ramp, a dock from ice-off to October 30, a toilet, and a picnic table and fire ring. Day use only, no camping.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.

Nearest lakes

Moran Lake 0.7 mi last stocked May 8, 2026 Swisher Lake 0.8 mi last stocked May 8, 2026 Tetrault Lake 1.2 mi last stocked May 6, 2026 Big Therriault Lake 11.1 mi last stocked August 17, 2024 Timber Lake 11.5 mi last stocked May 5, 2023

Public land at Sophie Lake

Sophie Lake is 0.6 miles outside the edge of Kootenai National Forest.

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

Common questions

What fish are at Sophie Lake?

Fishing Sophie Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 34 of 46 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 6, 2026, averaging 10.7 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked April 4, 2024, averaging 2.1 in. Northern Pike, Bluegill, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and Bull Trout, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Sophie Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 6, 2026. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and June.

How big are the fish stocked at Sophie Lake?

Stocked fish average 8.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.7 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.1 in.

How do you get on Sophie Lake?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Eureka. Facilities include restrooms and dock. FWP fishing access site 4 miles northwest of Eureka on Hwy 37, then 4 miles north on a county road. Gravel boat ramp, a dock from ice-off to October 30, a toilet, and a picnic table and fire ring. Day use only, no camping.

Which lakes near Sophie Lake were stocked more recently?

Moran Lake (0.7 mi) and Swisher Lake (0.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Moran Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Swisher Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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