Buckingham Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1952–1986 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buckingham Reservoir was last stocked June 18, 1986 with Rainbow Trout. Buckingham Reservoir has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1952–1986, with about 48,415 fish stocked over that period.
When Buckingham Reservoir is stocked
Buckingham Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,046 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,584 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,605 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,520 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,505 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,529 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,656 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,665 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,505 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1952 | Arctic Grayling | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Buckingham Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buckingham Reservoir was last stocked June 18, 1986 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Buckingham Reservoir?
Buckingham Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Buckingham Reservoir stocked?
Buckingham Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Buckingham Reservoir stocked?
Buckingham Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1952 and 1986.
How many fish have been stocked in Buckingham Reservoir?
About 48,415 fish have been stocked in Buckingham Reservoir across 14 recorded events since 1952, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Buckingham Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Buckingham Reservoir average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.