Kolar Reservoir 1 Fish Stocking
Montana · 1947–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kolar Reservoir 1 was last stocked May 15, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Kolar Reservoir 1 has 99 stocking records on file, spanning 1947–2026, with about 316,722 fish stocked over that period.
When Kolar Reservoir 1 is stocked
Kolar Reservoir 1 is typically stocked in spring, most often in June — 28 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Kolar Reservoir 1
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Montana.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Kolar Reservoir 1, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Kolar Reservoir 1 was last stocked May 15, 2026, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Montana freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Montana license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Montana fish & wildlife agency.Official Montana regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Kolar Reservoir 1:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Bass & Panfish Approach
Target visible structure such as docks, weed lines, and fallen trees. Small 1/32 to 1/16 oz jig heads with soft plastic grubs or live worms under a float work well for crappie and bluegill; soft plastic worms or spinnerbaits work well for bass.
Kokanee & Salmon Tactics
Troll small dodgers followed by micro-hoochies or wedding ring spinners tipped with shoepeg corn. Use downriggers or lead-core line to reach cooler thermocline depths (typically 20–50 ft in summer).
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Kolar Reservoir 1
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Gary Yamamoto 5-inch Custom Senko Stickbaits
The heavy salt-impregnated plastic produces a unique horizontal shimmy on the fall around weed beds, docks, and submerged timber.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Kolar Reservoir 1, freshest activity first.
Kolar Reservoir 2
1 mi5 species · 78 records
Last stocked August 2025
Kolar Reservoir #4
3 mi2 species · 30 records
Last stocked April 2000
Kolar Reservoir #5
3 mi2 species · 28 records
Last stocked April 2000
Kolar Reservoir #6
4 mi2 species · 26 records
Last stocked April 2000
Kolar Reservoir 8
1 mi2 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 1998
Kolar Reservoir 7
2 mi1 species · 16 records
Last stocked April 1985
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 7.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,747 | 7.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,034 | 4.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,504 | 7.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,057 | 4.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,503 | 7.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2000 | Walleye | 2,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1999 | Walleye | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1998 | Walleye | 1,500 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,054 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,001 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 2,082 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 2,023 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 2,041 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 2,009 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,080 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Kolar Reservoir 1 last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Kolar Reservoir 1 was last stocked May 15, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Kolar Reservoir 1?
Kolar Reservoir 1 is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Kolar Reservoir 1 stocked?
Kolar Reservoir 1 is typically stocked in spring, most often in June.
How often is Kolar Reservoir 1 stocked?
Kolar Reservoir 1 has been stocked about 1 times a year — 99 recorded stockings between 1947 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Kolar Reservoir 1?
About 316,722 fish have been stocked in Kolar Reservoir 1 across 99 recorded events since 1947, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Kolar Reservoir 1?
Fish stocked in Kolar Reservoir 1 average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Kolar Reservoir 1?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Montana freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Montana fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Kolar Reservoir 1?
Freshly stocked trout in Kolar Reservoir 1 typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.