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Thompson Lake, Middle 

Tributary of Thompson River.
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Size:  557 acres
Elevation:  3398 ft
Mtn Range:  Salish Mountains
Wilderness Area:  Not in Wilderness Area
Directions:  40 MI W OF KALISPELL ON HWY 2
Township:  26N   Range:  27W   Section:  10
FWP Region:  Region 1
Fishing District:  Western Fishing District



Species Present
Game Fish Opportunities:
Rainbow Trout
All Species Present:
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike, Northern Pike Minnow, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow Trout, Sucker, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
NOTE: There may be game fish present (including Species of Concern) that are not listed in the game fish category due to low numbers for that fish. Until you identify your catch, please handle all fish carefully. Thank you.

Fishing Regulations

View the latest Montana Fishing Regulations.

Boating Regulations

Standard Boating Regulations for the State of Montana

Exceptions to Standard Boating Regulations for Thompson Lake, Middle
Regulation Description & Exceptions
No-wake speed Only the channel between Middle and Lower Thompson lakes.
Refer to Middle or Upper Thompson lakes for restrictions.

Fishing Access Sites
Thompson Chain-of-Lakes  River Mile: 0
The Thompson Chain-of-Lakes (TCL) complex covers approximately 3,000 acres and stretches over 20 miles along Highway 2, halfway between Kalispell and Libby. TCL includes shoreline access to 18 lakes including McGregor Lake, Little McGregor Lake, Lower Thompson Lake, Middle Thompson Lake, Upper Thompson Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Loon Lake. There are 83 primitive campsites and 8 group campsites, all of which require a fee for overnight camping. Developed, concrete boat ramps are located at Little McGregor Lake, Boisverts on McGregor Lake, the Peninsula on Lower Thompson Lake, Upper Thompson Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Loon Lake. Toilets are available throughout the site. Maps are available on site. Roads are primitive and not recommended for motor homes and large trailers. However, the 22 developed campsites at Logan State Park, located on Middle Thompson Lake, are suitable for large camping units.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  4655 acre(s).
Logan State Park River Mile: 0
Logan State Park Brochure With frontage on the north shore of Middle Thompson Lake, Logan is heavily forested with western larch, Douglas-fir, and ponderosa pine. This park nestles on 17 acres adjacent to 3,000 acres of recreation opportunities within the “ Thompson Chain of Lakes”, connecting and containing Upper, Middle and Lower Thompson lakes. It’s a comfortable spot for swimming, boating, camping, water-skiing, and fishing.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  18 acre(s).
NOTE: All river Fishing Access Sites (FAS) are listed in descending order by river mile from headwaters to mouth. The mouth of a stream is its confluence with another body of water and is considered mile 0.

Fishing Pressure
Year Days Fished¹ Trips² State Rank³ Regional Rank³
2007 7,017 117 79 15
2005 9,205 151 68 11
2003 6,397 120 90 18
2001 10,380 203 58 10
1999 7,937 181 80 16

¹  Estimated yearly fishing use in angler days (one angler fishing one body of water in one day for any amount of time).
²  The number of times that a section of water was reported as having been fished (used to estimate the number of "Days Fished").
³  How this section of water ranked among all surveyed sections in the state or region, based on "Days Fished" in a survey year.
 
Stocking Info
Stocking Avg Number
Date Species Length (in) Stocked
May, 2008 Rainbow Trout 3.8 30,351
Apr, 2007 Rainbow Trout 4.1 29,988
May, 2006 Rainbow Trout 4.3 30,080
Jun, 2004 Rainbow Trout 3.8 33,586
Oct, 2003 Rainbow Trout 4.2 11,060
Jun, 2003 Rainbow Trout 4.5 25,290
May, 2003 Rainbow Trout 3.7 4,831
May, 2002 Rainbow Trout 3.5 30,013
Jun, 2001 Rainbow Trout 3.4 15,052
Apr, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2.4 15,120
Sep, 2000 Rainbow Trout 5.1 1,880
Aug, 2000 Brown Trout 5.5 3,249
Jun, 2000 Rainbow Trout 3.8 29,988
Jun, 1999 Rainbow Trout 4.7 28,413

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