Chalk Butte Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1944–1979 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chalk Butte Reservoir was last stocked June 11, 1979 with Northern Pike. Chalk Butte Reservoir has 7 stocking records on file, spanning 1944–1979, with about 17,275 fish stocked over that period.
When Chalk Butte Reservoir is stocked
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 1979 | Northern Pike | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1975 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1946 | Northern Pike | 675 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2, 1944 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1944 | Bluegill | 8,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1944 | Crappie | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Chalk Butte Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chalk Butte Reservoir was last stocked June 11, 1979 with Northern Pike.
What fish species are stocked in Chalk Butte Reservoir?
Chalk Butte Reservoir is stocked with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie.
How often is Chalk Butte Reservoir stocked?
Chalk Butte Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 7 recorded stockings between 1944 and 1979.
How many fish have been stocked in Chalk Butte Reservoir?
About 17,275 fish have been stocked in Chalk Butte Reservoir across 7 recorded events since 1944, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Chalk Butte Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Chalk Butte Reservoir average about 1.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.