Buffalo Wallow Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1972–2009 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buffalo Wallow Reservoir was last stocked June 26, 2009 with Rainbow Trout. Buffalo Wallow Reservoir has 52 stocking records on file, spanning 1972–2009, with about 151,976 fish stocked over that period.
When Buffalo Wallow Reservoir is stocked
Buffalo Wallow Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 16 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 26, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,023 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | 3.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 3.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 4,386 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 4,187 | 3.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 4,309 | 4.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 3,978 | 3.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 4,225 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 4,134 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 4,028 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 4,345 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,525 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 4,248 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 4,002 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 748 | 8.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 754 | 9.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,552 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 3,648 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 995 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,231 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 4,009 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 4,052 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 768 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 4,009 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 4,008 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,054 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 4,050 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 1,540 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 4,060 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,512 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 4,017 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 4,069 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,504 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,507 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 4,050 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,530 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,856 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 1,275 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 8, 1972 | Arctic Grayling | 1,720 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Buffalo Wallow Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buffalo Wallow Reservoir was last stocked June 26, 2009 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Buffalo Wallow Reservoir?
Buffalo Wallow Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Buffalo Wallow Reservoir stocked?
Buffalo Wallow Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Buffalo Wallow Reservoir stocked?
Buffalo Wallow Reservoir has been stocked about 1 times a year — 52 recorded stockings between 1972 and 2009.
How many fish have been stocked in Buffalo Wallow Reservoir?
About 151,976 fish have been stocked in Buffalo Wallow Reservoir across 52 recorded events since 1972, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Buffalo Wallow Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Buffalo Wallow Reservoir average about 5.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.