Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last July 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Spotted Eagle Lake fishing
Spotted Eagle Lake fishing is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Cutthroat Trout, Channel Catfish, and 3 more on a reservoir. Also recorded: Bluegill, Burbot, Sauger, Common Carp, Pumpkinseed, Black Bullhead, and 3 more. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2013, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish, Burbot, and Black Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 41
- Since 2013
- Species stocked
- 9 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.1 in
- Elevation
- 2,361.9 ft
Fish at Spotted Eagle Lake
Around the dates Spotted Eagle Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 64.5°F in September, 47.8°F in October, 69.3°F in June, 77.3°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last July 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 7 plants · last October 15, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Last stocked October 15, 2025 · avg 9.7 in · 7 plants
Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 6 plants · last June 29, 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 4 plants · last October 15, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last May 7, 2020 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 3 plants · last June 15, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked June 15, 2026 · avg 2.8 in · 3 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last August 30, 2021 Best: dusk, night 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last January 15, 2021 Last stocked January 15, 2021 · avg 3.1 in · 1 plant
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last September 9, 2021 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guide
Sauger Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk, night Best: dawn, day, dusk, night
Sauger species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
Goldeye Confirmed present
Shortnose Gar Confirmed present
How Spotted Eagle Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Fish stocked in 2013
220
Fish stocked in 2014
1,500
Fish stocked in 2018
5,475
Fish stocked in 2019
33,453
Fish stocked in 2020
3,350
Fish stocked in 2021
5,235
Fish stocked in 2022
21,117
Fish stocked in 2023
1,389
Fish stocked in 2024
691
Fish stocked in 2025
7,657
Fish stocked in 2026
2,005
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 505 | 5.18 in | report |
| June 15, 2026 | Northern Pike | 500 | 2.98 in | report |
| June 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.91 in | report |
| October 15, 2025 | Crappie | 35 | 5 in | report |
| October 15, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 1,516 | 1.78 in | report |
| October 15, 2025 | Crappie | 31 | 5 in | report |
| September 17, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 384 | 18.82 in | report |
| September 4, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 11.14 in | report |
| August 28, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 1.84 in | report |
| July 30, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 150 | 16.44 in | report |
| June 6, 2025 | Northern Pike | 311 | 3.01 in | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Crappie | 123 | 9 in | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Crappie | 99 | 9 in | report |
| November 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 191 | 9.8 in | report |
| October 17, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.79 in | report |
| September 19, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 384 | 3.03 in | report |
| September 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 8.65 in | report |
| October 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 603 | 8 in | report |
| June 29, 2022 | Yellow Perch | 20,000 | 0.81 in | report |
| June 16, 2022 | Northern Pike | 514 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 27, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| September 9, 2021 | Walleye | 710 | 4.05 in | report |
| August 30, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 1,057 | 2.05 in | report |
| July 19, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 344 | 10.86 in | report |
| January 15, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 177 | 5.14 in | report |
| January 15, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,947 | 3.11 in | report |
| July 24, 2020 | Yellow Perch | 800 | 4.8 in | report |
| July 22, 2020 | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | 4.55 in | report |
| May 7, 2020 | Smallmouth Bass | 250 | 13.32 in | report |
| April 2, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 10.66 in | report |
| October 8, 2019 | Yellow Perch | 1,643 | 3.61 in | report |
| September 18, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 11.47 in | report |
| September 18, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.46 in | report |
| July 15, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 223 | 13.29 in | report |
| June 28, 2019 | Yellow Perch | 30,687 | 1.29 in | report |
| November 5, 2018 | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | 4.14 in | report |
| September 5, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,013 | 7.63 in | report |
| August 14, 2018 | Smallmouth Bass | 2,462 | 2.23 in | report |
| September 2, 2014 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,500 | 2.5 in | report |
| October 15, 2013 | Smallmouth Bass | 192 | 17 in | report |
| October 15, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 28 | 15 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Miles City
- Shore access
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
City-owned reservoir between the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds and the interstate, off Garryowen Rd/Spotted Eagle Rd in Miles City. Anglers can fish the whole shoreline; a loop trail rings the lake, with docks, picnic tables and restrooms. Non-motorized boating and swimming too.
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Common questions
What fish are at Spotted Eagle Lake?
Fishing Spotted Eagle Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 14 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 1, 2026, averaging 8.8 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 15, 2025, averaging 9.7 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked June 29, 2022, averaging 3.2 in. Crappie was last stocked October 15, 2025, averaging 7 in. 5 more species are on the stocking report. Bluegill, Burbot, Sauger, and Common Carp, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Spotted Eagle Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2013, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
How big are the fish stocked at Spotted Eagle Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.8 in. Largemouth Bass average 9.7 in. Yellow Perch average 3.2 in. Crappie average 7 in.
How do you get on Spotted Eagle Lake?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Miles City. Facilities include restrooms and dock. City-owned reservoir between the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds and the interstate, off Garryowen Rd/Spotted Eagle Rd in Miles City. Anglers can fish the whole shoreline; a loop trail rings the lake, with docks, picnic tables and restrooms. Non-motorized boating and swimming too.