Butch Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1971–2011 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Butch Reservoir was last stocked May 17, 2011 with Rainbow Trout. Butch Reservoir has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1971–2011, with about 34,248 fish stocked over that period.
When Butch Reservoir is stocked
Butch Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,012 | 4.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,007 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 997 | 4.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 4.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 975 | 3.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,090 | 3.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2003 | Largemouth Bass | 294 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 4.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 40 | 11.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,505 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,496 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 2,480 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,504 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,516 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 2,496 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,538 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,066 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Butch Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Butch Reservoir was last stocked May 17, 2011 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Butch Reservoir?
Butch Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Butch Reservoir stocked?
Butch Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Butch Reservoir stocked?
Butch Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1971 and 2011.
How many fish have been stocked in Butch Reservoir?
About 34,248 fish have been stocked in Butch Reservoir across 22 recorded events since 1971, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Butch Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Butch Reservoir average about 4.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.