Bear Trap Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 2014–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Trap Reservoir was last stocked May 16, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Bear Trap Reservoir has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2014–2025, with about 1,279 fish stocked over that period.
When Bear Trap Reservoir is stocked
Bear Trap Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 8.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 9.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 8.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 7.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 104 | 7.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 6.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 7.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 103 | 6.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 107 | 8.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 138 | 8.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 177 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bear Trap Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Trap Reservoir was last stocked May 16, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bear Trap Reservoir?
Bear Trap Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Bear Trap Reservoir stocked?
Bear Trap Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Bear Trap Reservoir stocked?
Bear Trap Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 2014 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Bear Trap Reservoir?
About 1,279 fish have been stocked in Bear Trap Reservoir across 12 recorded events since 2014, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bear Trap Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Bear Trap Reservoir average about 7.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.