Birkeland Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1945–1966 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Birkeland Reservoir was last stocked March 30, 1966 with Rainbow Trout. Birkeland Reservoir has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1945–1966, with about 50,350 fish stocked over that period.
When Birkeland Reservoir is stocked
Birkeland Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 5 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 3,150 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 810 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 1,720 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,080 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 1,080 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,080 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 5,960 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1954 | Brook Trout | 11,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 3, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1947 | Bluegill | 200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1945 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Birkeland Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Birkeland Reservoir was last stocked March 30, 1966 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Birkeland Reservoir?
Birkeland Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Bluegill, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Birkeland Reservoir stocked?
Birkeland Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Birkeland Reservoir stocked?
Birkeland Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1945 and 1966.
How many fish have been stocked in Birkeland Reservoir?
About 50,350 fish have been stocked in Birkeland Reservoir across 15 recorded events since 1945, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Birkeland Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Birkeland Reservoir average about 6.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.