Upper Thompson Lake fishing

Fishing at Upper Thompson Lake has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2012, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 18, 2024

Plants on record

Since 2012

Species recorded

Average size

4 in

Elevation

3,335.4 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town: Libby
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: camping

Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park has a concrete boat ramp on Upper Thompson Lake, part of a chain of lakes along Highway 2 between Kalispell and Libby with 83 rustic campsites and an $8 nonresident day fee.

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How Upper Thompson Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2024 it was June 18, 2024, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 2012 and 2024.

Cibid Lake (2.5 mi), Middle Thompson Lake (2.8 mi), Leon Lake (3.4 mi), Lower Thompson Lake (4.6 mi), and Mcgregor Lake (11.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cibid Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Middle Thompson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Leon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lower Thompson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Mcgregor Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Upper Thompson Lake

Fishing Upper Thompson Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 5
Last stocked: June 18, 2024
Average length: 4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Upper Thompson Lake

Upper Thompson Lake is included within Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park, where the lakes are especially noted for great fishing. A concrete boat ramp is available at Upper Thompson Lake for access.

Sources: fwp.mt.gov

What to watch for

Roads leading to the park are primitive and not recommended for motor homes and large trailers. Anglers and boaters should also help protect Montana's waters from Aquatic Invasive Species, which can be easily spread.

Fish stocked per year

5,5002012
20,7602015
20,3282018
20,7362021
20,0202024

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 18, 2024	Rainbow Trout	20,020	3.25 in	report
June 23, 2021	Rainbow Trout	20,736	3.79 in	report
May 10, 2018	Rainbow Trout	20,328	3.66 in	report
May 14, 2015	Rainbow Trout	20,760	3.92 in	report
September 25, 2012	Rainbow Trout	5,500	5.49 in	report

Species stocked here

Rainbow Trout (5)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.