Bell Ridge Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1976–1999 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bell Ridge Reservoir was last stocked July 30, 1999 with Channel Catfish. Bell Ridge Reservoir has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1976–1999, with about 44,552 fish stocked over that period.
When Bell Ridge Reservoir is stocked
Bell Ridge Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 1999 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,006 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 2,072 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1991 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1990 | Channel Catfish | 325 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,503 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 2,011 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 2,013 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1984 | White Crappie | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1984 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 2,496 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 2,511 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 2,524 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,520 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,520 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,515 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,519 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 2,508 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bell Ridge Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bell Ridge Reservoir was last stocked July 30, 1999 with Channel Catfish.
What fish species are stocked in Bell Ridge Reservoir?
Bell Ridge Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, White Crappie, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Bell Ridge Reservoir stocked?
Bell Ridge Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Bell Ridge Reservoir stocked?
Bell Ridge Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1976 and 1999.
How many fish have been stocked in Bell Ridge Reservoir?
About 44,552 fish have been stocked in Bell Ridge Reservoir across 24 recorded events since 1976, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bell Ridge Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Bell Ridge Reservoir average about 3.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.