Fresno Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fresno Reservoir was last stocked October 16, 2025 with Black Crappie. Fresno Reservoir has 153 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–2025, with about 13,273,369 fish stocked over that period.
When Fresno Reservoir is stocked
Fresno Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 45 stocking events in that peak month.
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Other stocked waters near Fresno Reservoir, freshest activity first.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 | Black Crappie | 2,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2025 | Walleye | 3,765 | 1.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2024 | Walleye | 75,834 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2023 | Walleye | 6,912 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2023 | Walleye | 10,642 | 2.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2023 | Walleye | 33,358 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2023 | Walleye | 24,257 | 1.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2022 | Walleye | 50,440 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2021 | Walleye | 9,166 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2021 | Walleye | 9,166 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,426 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,056 | 8.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,056 | 8.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 8,129 | 7.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2011 | Walleye | 38,584 | 1.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2010 | Walleye | 101,151 | 1.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2008 | Walleye | 50,907 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2008 | Walleye | 23,013 | 2.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2008 | Walleye | 26,347 | 1.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2007 | Walleye | 99,702 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2007 | Yellow Perch | 440 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2007 | White Sucker | 430 | 15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 2007 | White Sucker | 519 | 15.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2007 | White Sucker | 184 | 15.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2006 | Walleye | 199,569 | 1.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2006 | White Sucker | 104 | 16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2006 | White Sucker | 127 | 16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2006 | Yellow Perch | 368 | 5.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2006 | White Sucker | 667 | 16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2006 | White Sucker | 164 | 16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 2006 | White Sucker | 431 | 15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 2006 | Yellow Perch | 1,606 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2006 | Yellow Perch | 3,512 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2005 | Walleye | 101,500 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2004 | Walleye | 100,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2003 | Walleye | 100,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2003 | Yellow Perch | 37,181 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 32,580 | 5.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 30,080 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 17,846 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 4,224 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2002 | Kokanee | 41,136 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 51,363 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Fresno Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fresno Reservoir was last stocked October 16, 2025 with Black Crappie.
What fish species are stocked in Fresno Reservoir?
Fresno Reservoir is stocked with Black Crappie, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, White Sucker, Kokanee, Sucker, Crappie, White Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Emerald Shiner, Brown Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Fresno Reservoir stocked?
Fresno Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Fresno Reservoir stocked?
Fresno Reservoir has been stocked about 2 times a year — 153 recorded stockings between 1940 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Fresno Reservoir?
About 13,273,369 fish have been stocked in Fresno Reservoir across 153 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fresno Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Fresno Reservoir average about 5.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.