Holmes Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1965–1987 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Holmes Reservoir was last stocked June 11, 1987 with Largemouth Bass. Holmes Reservoir has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1965–1987, with about 12,735 fish stocked over that period.
When Holmes Reservoir is stocked
Holmes Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 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 11, 1987 | Largemouth Bass | 1,935 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Holmes Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Holmes Reservoir was last stocked June 11, 1987 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Holmes Reservoir?
Holmes Reservoir is stocked with Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Holmes Reservoir stocked?
Holmes Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Holmes Reservoir stocked?
Holmes Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1965 and 1987.
How many fish have been stocked in Holmes Reservoir?
About 12,735 fish have been stocked in Holmes Reservoir across 12 recorded events since 1965, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Holmes Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Holmes Reservoir average about 2.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.