Lake Sutherlin
Rainbow trout and kokanee water; 4 stockings on the 2026 record.
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4
stockings 2026
Jun 30
last stocked
17,873
fish reported
377
acres (NHD)
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Rainbow trout
Kokanee
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Kokanee | 2,481 | completed | |
| Jun 2 | Rainbow trout | 1,247 | completed | |
| Jun 2 | Rainbow trout | 2,145 | completed | |
| Jun 30 | Rainbow trout | 12,000 | completed |
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the trout (rainbow trout stocked 3 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Casting spoons | 1/8 to 1/4 oz in fluorescent or metallic; count down until you find the depth |
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
For the salmon and steelhead (kokanee stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Trolling flies and dodgers | for landlocked salmon in the lakes, early and late in the day |
| Medium spinning rod | 8 to 9 ft with 8 to 12 lb line; big water, big runs |
| Spoons and spinners | 1/4 to 1/2 oz metal; cast across and swing through the run |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Bair Reservoir | 8.8 mi | Jun 3 |
| Bonanza Reservoir | 14 mi | May 27 |
| Gipsy Lake | 24 mi | Jun 5 |
| Martinsdale Reservoir | 25 mi | May 28 |
| Ackley Lake | 44 mi | May 20 |
Records from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS
and the National Hydrography Dataset. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Montana fishing
regulations.