Colstrip Pond 3 Fish Stocking
Montana · 1958–1979 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Colstrip Pond 3 was last stocked August 1, 1979 with Smallmouth Bass. Colstrip Pond 3 has 46 stocking records on file, spanning 1958–1979, with about 65,490 fish stocked over that period.
When Colstrip Pond 3 is stocked
Colstrip Pond 3 is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in May — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 1979 | Smallmouth Bass | 300 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1979 | Smallmouth Bass | 190 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1979 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1978 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1978 | Smallmouth Bass | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1978 | Walleye | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1976 | Northern Pike | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1973 | Walleye | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1972 | Channel Catfish | 200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 1, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 1, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1965 | Northern Pike | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 10, 1964 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1964 | Largemouth Bass | 1,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1963 | Bluegill | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1963 | Largemouth Bass | 1,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1962 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1961 | Largemouth Bass | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1961 | Bluegill | 1,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1960 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1960 | Bluegill | 2,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1960 | Bluegill | 1,750 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1960 | Largemouth Bass | 350 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1960 | Bluegill | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1960 | Northern Pike | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1958 | Bluegill | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1958 | Largemouth Bass | 800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Colstrip Pond 3 last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Colstrip Pond 3 was last stocked August 1, 1979 with Smallmouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Colstrip Pond 3?
Colstrip Pond 3 is stocked with Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill.
What time of year is Colstrip Pond 3 stocked?
Colstrip Pond 3 is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in May.
How often is Colstrip Pond 3 stocked?
Colstrip Pond 3 has been stocked about 2 times a year — 46 recorded stockings between 1958 and 1979.
How many fish have been stocked in Colstrip Pond 3?
About 65,490 fish have been stocked in Colstrip Pond 3 across 46 recorded events since 1958, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Colstrip Pond 3?
Fish stocked in Colstrip Pond 3 average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.