Homestead Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1966–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Homestead Reservoir was last stocked May 22, 2024 with Rainbow Trout. Homestead Reservoir has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1966–2024, with about 63,643 fish stocked over that period.
When Homestead Reservoir is stocked
Homestead Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 1.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2020 | Northern Pike | 1,053 | 3.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2019 | Yellow Perch | 10,000 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2014 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | 2.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2005 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,116 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 2003 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2001 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,300 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1999 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1993 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1989 | Smallmouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1975 | Smallmouth Bass | 8,174 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Homestead Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Homestead Reservoir was last stocked May 22, 2024 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Homestead Reservoir?
Homestead Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Homestead Reservoir stocked?
Homestead Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Homestead Reservoir stocked?
Homestead Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1966 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Homestead Reservoir?
About 63,643 fish have been stocked in Homestead Reservoir across 14 recorded events since 1966, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Homestead Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Homestead Reservoir average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.