Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last April 21, 2021 Last stocked April 21, 2021 · avg 3.7 in · 3 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideWhitefish Lake fishing
Whitefish Lake fishing: not stocked since April 21, 2021. It was stocked with Cutthroat Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and 8 more. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Brook Trout, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 21, 2021
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2019
- Species stocked
- 1 (+14 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.7 in
- Elevation
- 2,995.2 ft
Fish at Whitefish Lake
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last April 21, 2021 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide Mountain Whitefish Confirmed present
Bull Trout Confirmed present
Pygmy Whitefish Confirmed present
Northern Pikeminnow Confirmed present
Peamouth Confirmed present
Largescale Sucker Confirmed present
Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
Redside Shiner Confirmed present
How Whitefish Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2020.
Fish stocked in 2019
28,723
Fish stocked in 2021
25,710
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,710 | 3.5 in | report |
| August 2, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,588 | 4.2 in | report |
| April 17, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,135 | 3.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Whitefish
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Whitefish Lake State Park has a boat launch, 25 campsites (tent and RV, up to 40 feet), showers, and ADA-accessible facilities. Whitefish City Beach offers a separate sandy swimming beach at the lake's outlet.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Whitefish Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake is 0.3 miles outside the edge of Les Mason State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Whitefish Lake?
Fishing Whitefish Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 3 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked April 21, 2021, averaging 3.7 in. Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, and Yellow Perch, plus 10 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Whitefish Lake stocked?
Not stocked since April 21, 2021. No plants recorded in 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Whitefish Lake?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Whitefish Lake average 3.7 in.
How do you get on Whitefish Lake?
There is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Whitefish. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Whitefish Lake State Park has a boat launch, 25 campsites (tent and RV, up to 40 feet), showers, and ADA-accessible facilities. Whitefish City Beach offers a separate sandy swimming beach at the lake's outlet.
Which lakes near Whitefish Lake were stocked more recently?
Dollar Lake (1.7 mi), Murray Lake (3.5 mi), Blanchard Lake (5.2 mi), Rock Lake (7.6 mi), and Black Lake (9.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Dollar Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Murray Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rock Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Black Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.