Lightning Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1989–1998 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lightning Reservoir was last stocked April 27, 1998 with Rainbow Trout. Lightning Reservoir has 10 stocking records on file, spanning 1989–1998, with about 31,630 fish stocked over that period.
When Lightning Reservoir is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lightning Reservoir, freshest activity first.
Phillips Pond
7 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked June 2014
Twelvemile Coulee Reservoir
23 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked May 2012
Twelvemile Coulee
25 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked September 2005
Lipp Reservoir
14 mi4 species · 7 records
Last stocked May 1991
Flat Coulee
15 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked September 1989
Walden Reservoir
16 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked June 1988
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 8,280 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,650 | 6.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lightning Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lightning Reservoir was last stocked April 27, 1998 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lightning Reservoir?
Lightning Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Lightning Reservoir stocked?
Lightning Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 10 recorded stockings between 1989 and 1998.
How many fish have been stocked in Lightning Reservoir?
About 31,630 fish have been stocked in Lightning Reservoir across 10 recorded events since 1989, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lightning Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Lightning Reservoir average about 3.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.