Bailey Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1969–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bailey Reservoir was last stocked September 10, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Bailey Reservoir has 58 stocking records on file, spanning 1969–2025, with about 936,665 fish stocked over that period.
When Bailey Reservoir is stocked
Bailey Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 9,211 | 7.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 9,655 | 3.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 7, 2024 | Bluegill | 123,114 | 1.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 6, 2024 | Bluegill | 90,916 | 1.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 17,080 | 2.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 2022 | Bluegill | 10,100 | 0.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 3.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 4, 2020 | Bluegill | 10,000 | 0.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2019 | Yellow Perch | 10,000 | 1.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2019 | Walleye | 10,123 | 1.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2017 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2015 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2013 | Walleye | 9,999 | 1.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2011 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2008 | Yellow Perch | 850 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2007 | Yellow Perch | 3,880 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2006 | Yellow Perch | 4,758 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 8, 2005 | Yellow Perch | 261 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 7,686 | 5.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2005 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 19,564 | 4.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2001 | Walleye | 20,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1999 | Walleye | 50,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 1997 | Northern Pike | 26 | 24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1994 | Northern Pike | 725 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1994 | Northern Pike | 725 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1993 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1989 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1988 | Largemouth Bass | 70,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1988 | Yellow Perch | 2,340 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1988 | Yellow Perch | 2,340 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,002 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1987 | Yellow Perch | 255 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1987 | Yellow Perch | 255 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1987 | Black Crappie | 263 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1987 | Black Crappie | 263 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 4,130 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 30,654 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1986 | Largemouth Bass | 2,850 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 34,984 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 5,004 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 32,232 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 36,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 40,131 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 8,362 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 26,640 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 35,100 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 11,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 22,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 35,046 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bailey Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bailey Reservoir was last stocked September 10, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bailey Reservoir?
Bailey Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie.
What time of year is Bailey Reservoir stocked?
Bailey Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Bailey Reservoir stocked?
Bailey Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 58 recorded stockings between 1969 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Bailey Reservoir?
About 936,665 fish have been stocked in Bailey Reservoir across 58 recorded events since 1969, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bailey Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Bailey Reservoir average about 5.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.