Kerns Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1963–1985 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kerns Reservoir was last stocked April 19, 1985 with Northern Pike. Kerns Reservoir has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1963–1985, with about 536,775 fish stocked over that period.
When Kerns Reservoir is stocked
Kerns Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 5 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Kerns Reservoir, freshest activity first.
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Zemple Reservoir
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Mysse Reservoir 2
8 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1989
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 1985 | Northern Pike | 500,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,775 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 1966 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1965 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Kerns Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kerns Reservoir was last stocked April 19, 1985 with Northern Pike.
What fish species are stocked in Kerns Reservoir?
Kerns Reservoir is stocked with Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Kerns Reservoir stocked?
Kerns Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Kerns Reservoir stocked?
Kerns Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1963 and 1985.
How many fish have been stocked in Kerns Reservoir?
About 536,775 fish have been stocked in Kerns Reservoir across 12 recorded events since 1963, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Kerns Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Kerns Reservoir average about 3.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.