Briese Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1946–1977 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Briese Reservoir was last stocked June 8, 1977 with Brook Trout. Briese Reservoir has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1946–1977, with about 14,943 fish stocked over that period.
When Briese Reservoir is stocked
Briese Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 1977 | Brook Trout | 1,067 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1976 | Brook Trout | 1,596 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 1,510 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,540 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,520 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 1, 1946 | Largemouth Bass | 250 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1946 | Crappie | 200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1946 | Bullhead | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Briese Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Briese Reservoir was last stocked June 8, 1977 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Briese Reservoir?
Briese Reservoir is stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Bullhead.
What time of year is Briese Reservoir stocked?
Briese Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Briese Reservoir stocked?
Briese Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1946 and 1977.
How many fish have been stocked in Briese Reservoir?
About 14,943 fish have been stocked in Briese Reservoir across 12 recorded events since 1946, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Briese Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Briese Reservoir average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.