Chief Joseph Pond Fish Stocking
Montana · 1970–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chief Joseph Pond was last stocked June 5, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Chief Joseph Pond has 176 stocking records on file, spanning 1970–2026, with about 140,671 fish stocked over that period.
When Chief Joseph Pond is stocked
Chief Joseph Pond is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 58 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 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 521 | 8.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 476 | 12.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 493 | 12.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 578 | 13.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 11.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 5.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 12.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 11.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 495 | 8.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 546 | 8.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 12.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 8.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.86" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 521 | 7.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 10 | 21.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 452 | 8.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 10 | 20.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 10 | 19.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Chief Joseph Pond last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Chief Joseph Pond was last stocked June 5, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Chief Joseph Pond?
Chief Joseph Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Chief Joseph Pond stocked?
Chief Joseph Pond is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Chief Joseph Pond stocked?
Chief Joseph Pond has been stocked about 3 times a year — 176 recorded stockings between 1970 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Chief Joseph Pond?
About 140,671 fish have been stocked in Chief Joseph Pond across 176 recorded events since 1970, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Chief Joseph Pond?
Fish stocked in Chief Joseph Pond average about 9.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.