Carpenter Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1964–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Carpenter Reservoir was last stocked May 28, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Carpenter Reservoir has 36 stocking records on file, spanning 1964–2026, with about 38,871 fish stocked over that period.
When Carpenter Reservoir is stocked
Carpenter Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 20 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 28, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 4.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,009 | 5.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 4.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 4.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 4.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,002 | 5.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,013 | 4.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 4.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 28 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 480 | 4.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 4.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 507 | 4.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 4.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2015 | Brook Trout | 250 | 4.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 493 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 4.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,045 | 4.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,086 | 4.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,032 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 0 | 4.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 984 | 4.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 994 | 3.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,027 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1994 | Brook Trout | 1,016 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1993 | Brook Trout | 1,001 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1991 | Brook Trout | 1,042 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1968 | Brook Trout | 2,070 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1966 | Brook Trout | 2,125 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1964 | Brook Trout | 3,055 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Carpenter Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Carpenter Reservoir was last stocked May 28, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Carpenter Reservoir?
Carpenter Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Carpenter Reservoir stocked?
Carpenter Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Carpenter Reservoir stocked?
Carpenter Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 36 recorded stockings between 1964 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Carpenter Reservoir?
About 38,871 fish have been stocked in Carpenter Reservoir across 36 recorded events since 1964, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Carpenter Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Carpenter Reservoir average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.