Drabbels Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1966–1977 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Drabbels Reservoir was last stocked June 7, 1977 with Walleye. Drabbels Reservoir has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1966–1977, with about 50,660 fish stocked over that period.
When Drabbels Reservoir is stocked
Drabbels Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 5 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 7, 1977 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 4,994 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 7,920 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1972 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 5,084 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 5,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 4,180 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,142 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1968 | Largemouth Bass | 900 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1968 | Crappie | 200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1968 | Largemouth Bass | 900 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Drabbels Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Drabbels Reservoir was last stocked June 7, 1977 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Drabbels Reservoir?
Drabbels Reservoir is stocked with Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Crappie.
What time of year is Drabbels Reservoir stocked?
Drabbels Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Drabbels Reservoir stocked?
Drabbels Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1966 and 1977.
How many fish have been stocked in Drabbels Reservoir?
About 50,660 fish have been stocked in Drabbels Reservoir across 14 recorded events since 1966, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Drabbels Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Drabbels Reservoir average about 3.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.