Tetrault Lake fishing

Tetrault Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Burbot, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 2.8 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Burbot.

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Last stocked
May 6, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
44
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
7.8 in
Elevation
2,512.7 ft

Fish at Tetrault Lake

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Around the dates Tetrault Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 44.1°F in April, 54.8°F in May, 62.3°F in June, 60.1°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last May 6, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 6, 2026 · avg 8 in · 39 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Tetrault Lake is a day use only area fishing access site, offering opportunities to catch Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Anglers can utilize the available gravel/lake bottom boat ramp for access. Additionally, amenities such as a latrine and picnic area are provided at this fishing access site. (visitmt.com, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Tetrault Lake is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Moran Lake (0.7 mi) and Swisher Lake (1.8 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

18,407

Fish stocked in 2012

26,121

Fish stocked in 2013

14,215

Fish stocked in 2014

7,200

Fish stocked in 2015

8,767

Fish stocked in 2016

8,851

Fish stocked in 2017

8,000

Fish stocked in 2018

8,000

Fish stocked in 2019

8,000

Fish stocked in 2020

10,231

Fish stocked in 2021

1,250

Fish stocked in 2022

8,051

Fish stocked in 2023

9,034

Fish stocked in 2024

8,000

Fish stocked in 2025

8,040

Fish stocked in 2026

7,924

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 6, 2026Rainbow Trout7,4783.26 inreport
April 7, 2026Rainbow Trout4467.65 inreport
May 6, 2025Rainbow Trout8,0402.92 inreport
May 14, 2024Rainbow Trout7,5003.25 inreport
April 2, 2024Rainbow Trout5007.37 inreport
October 5, 2023Rainbow Trout1,0004.65 inreport
June 21, 2023Rainbow Trout5,8743.6 inreport
May 8, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1607.03 inreport
May 20, 2022Rainbow Trout8,0513.68 inreport
September 1, 2021Rainbow Trout48412.74 inreport
May 12, 2021Rainbow Trout7668.67 inreport
April 28, 2020Rainbow Trout10,2313.53 inreport
June 10, 2019Rainbow Trout8,0003.05 inreport
April 25, 2018Rainbow Trout8,0003.44 inreport
June 13, 2017Rainbow Trout8,0003.95 inreport
September 8, 2016Rainbow Trout1,6004.86 inreport
June 15, 2016Rainbow Trout7,2513.77 inreport
April 28, 2015Rainbow Trout8,7673.73 inreport
June 13, 2014Rainbow Trout7,2003.97 inreport
June 13, 2013Rainbow Trout10019 inreport
May 20, 2013Rainbow Trout8,8004.02 inreport
May 9, 2013Rainbow Trout348.26 inreport
April 29, 2013Rainbow Trout7519.5 inreport
April 24, 2013Rainbow Trout10019.5 inreport
April 23, 2013Cutthroat Trout4,0124.95 inreport
March 15, 2013Rainbow Trout1,0946.58 inreport
September 21, 2012Rainbow Trout9962.66 inreport
September 20, 2012Rainbow Trout4,1523.64 inreport
June 18, 2012Rainbow Trout14418.3 inreport
June 18, 2012Rainbow Trout9518.6 inreport
April 26, 2012Cutthroat Trout3,5965.43 inreport
April 24, 2012Rainbow Trout8,0183.82 inreport
April 24, 2012Rainbow Trout8,0183.82 inreport
March 29, 2012Rainbow Trout1,1028.16 inreport
September 29, 2011Rainbow Trout1,0975.1 inreport
September 7, 2011Rainbow Trout2,1984.53 inreport
July 8, 2011Cutthroat Trout1,0978.49 inreport
June 16, 2011Rainbow Trout7119.7 inreport
May 27, 2011Cutthroat Trout1,1008.93 inreport
May 6, 2011Cutthroat Trout3,6265.74 inreport
May 3, 2011Rainbow Trout8,0003.75 inreport
April 26, 2011Rainbow Trout1,0977.92 inreport
April 22, 2011Rainbow Trout7019.7 inreport
April 11, 2011Rainbow Trout5119.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Eureka
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms

FWP fishing access site 4 miles northwest of Eureka on Hwy 37 to mile marker 65, then 3.5 miles northeast on county road. Day-use only with a gravel boat ramp, a latrine, and a picnic area; 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 Sophie Lake 1.2 mi last stocked May 6, 2026 Swisher Lake 1.8 mi last stocked May 8, 2026 Timber Lake 10.4 mi last stocked May 5, 2023 Big Therriault Lake 10.8 mi last stocked August 17, 2024

Public land at Tetrault Lake

Tetrault Lake is 0.5 miles outside the edge of Kootenai National Forest.

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

Common questions

What fish are at Tetrault Lake?

Fishing Tetrault Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 39 of 44 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 6, 2026, averaging 8 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked April 23, 2013, averaging 6.7 in. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Burbot, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Tetrault Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 6, 2026. It is stocked about 2.8 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Tetrault Lake?

Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8 in. Cutthroat Trout average 6.7 in.

How do you get on Tetrault Lake?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Eureka. Facilities include restrooms. FWP fishing access site 4 miles northwest of Eureka on Hwy 37 to mile marker 65, then 3.5 miles northeast on county road. Day-use only with a gravel boat ramp, a latrine, and a picnic area; no camping.

Which lakes near Tetrault Lake were stocked more recently?

Moran Lake (0.7 mi) and Swisher Lake (1.8 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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