Largent Bend Pond # 3 Fish Stocking
Montana · 2011–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Largent Bend Pond # 3 was last stocked August 13, 2024 with Largemouth Bass. Largent Bend Pond # 3 has 7 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2024, with about 6,457 fish stocked over that period.
When Largent Bend Pond # 3 is stocked
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Largent Bend Pond # 3
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 Largent Bend Pond # 3, 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 Largent Bend Pond # 3 was last stocked August 13, 2024, 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 Largent Bend Pond # 3:
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.
Largemouth Bass Profile Tips
The centerpiece of American bass fishing culture, taken on everything from topwater lures to soft plastics and live bait.
Tiger Trout Profile Tips
Known for hitting lures and flies aggressively; a favorite for anglers seeking a distinctive, hard-fighting stocked trout.
Recommended Tackle for Largent Bend Pond # 3
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 Largent Bend Pond # 3, freshest activity first.
SSS Pond
4 mi1 species · 6 records
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Wadsworth Lake
12 mi5 species · 104 records
Last stocked May 2026
Largent Bend Pond # 2
1 mi3 species · 17 records
Last stocked August 2025
Skinnner Reservoir
10 mi2 species · 12 records
Last stocked August 2025
Woodland Estates Pond
15 mi1 species · 25 records
Last stocked May 2012
Gondeiro Pond
6 mi1 species · 8 records
Last stocked June 1995
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 150 | 4.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2013 | Tiger Trout | 157 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 26, 2011 | Tiger Trout | 150 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Largent Bend Pond # 3 last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Largent Bend Pond # 3 was last stocked August 13, 2024 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Largent Bend Pond # 3?
Largent Bend Pond # 3 is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Tiger Trout, and Brook Trout.
How often is Largent Bend Pond # 3 stocked?
Largent Bend Pond # 3 is stocked intermittently — 7 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Largent Bend Pond # 3?
About 6,457 fish have been stocked in Largent Bend Pond # 3 across 7 recorded events since 2011, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Largent Bend Pond # 3?
Fish stocked in Largent Bend Pond # 3 average about 4.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Largent Bend Pond # 3?
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 Largent Bend Pond # 3?
Freshly stocked trout in Largent Bend Pond # 3 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.