Kicking Horse Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1926–1991 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kicking Horse Reservoir was last stocked July 23, 1991 with Largemouth Bass. Kicking Horse Reservoir has 40 stocking records on file, spanning 1926–1991, with about 138,281 fish stocked over that period.
When Kicking Horse Reservoir is stocked
Kicking Horse Reservoir is typically stocked year-round, most often in June — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 1991 | Largemouth Bass | 17,361 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 528 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 28, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 425 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 432 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 826 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 806 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 25, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 24, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 23, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 12, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 22, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 1, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 28, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 8, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 5, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,625 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 907 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 6, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 8, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 23, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,602 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,602 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 1,609 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1936 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1931 | Smallmouth Bass | 61 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1930 | Smallmouth Bass | 112 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 1927 | Sunfish | 75,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1927 | Bass | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1926 | Sunfish | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1926 | Bass | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Kicking Horse Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kicking Horse Reservoir was last stocked July 23, 1991 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Kicking Horse Reservoir?
Kicking Horse Reservoir is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, and Bass.
What time of year is Kicking Horse Reservoir stocked?
Kicking Horse Reservoir is typically stocked year-round, most often in June.
How often is Kicking Horse Reservoir stocked?
Kicking Horse Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 40 recorded stockings between 1926 and 1991.
How many fish have been stocked in Kicking Horse Reservoir?
About 138,281 fish have been stocked in Kicking Horse Reservoir across 40 recorded events since 1926, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Kicking Horse Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Kicking Horse Reservoir average about 7.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.