Gartside Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1938–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Gartside Reservoir was last stocked October 9, 2025 with Largemouth Bass. Gartside Reservoir has 138 stocking records on file, spanning 1938–2025, with about 910,519 fish stocked over that period.
When Gartside Reservoir is stocked
Gartside Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,159 | 10.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 1.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2020 | Smallmouth Bass | 286 | 13.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 318 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 2018 | Smallmouth Bass | 2,000 | 2.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 20, 2010 | Tiger Trout | 400 | 12.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2008 | Walleye | 40,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2007 | Walleye | 40,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2007 | Walleye | 40,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2007 | Tiger Trout | 1,000 | 8.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 2006 | Tiger Trout | 400 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2006 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2006 | Walleye | 40,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2005 | Walleye | 40,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2005 | Walleye | 40,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2004 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2004 | Northern Pike | 40,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2003 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2003 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2003 | Walleye | 40,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2002 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2002 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2002 | Walleye | 40,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2001 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,500 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2001 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2001 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2000 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,500 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2000 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 2000 | Northern Pike | 1,524 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1999 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1999 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1998 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1998 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1998 | Northern Pike | 25,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1997 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,750 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1997 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1996 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1996 | Walleye | 2,016 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1996 | Northern Pike | 25,000 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1995 | Walleye | 3,200 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1995 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1994 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1994 | Walleye | 2,620 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1994 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1993 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,250 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1993 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,750 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1993 | Walleye | 2,500 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1993 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1992 | Largemouth Bass | 8,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Gartside Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Gartside Reservoir was last stocked October 9, 2025 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Gartside Reservoir?
Gartside Reservoir is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike, White Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Crappie.
What time of year is Gartside Reservoir stocked?
Gartside Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Gartside Reservoir stocked?
Gartside Reservoir has been stocked about 2 times a year — 138 recorded stockings between 1938 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Gartside Reservoir?
About 910,519 fish have been stocked in Gartside Reservoir across 138 recorded events since 1938, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Gartside Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Gartside Reservoir average about 5.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.