Lyons Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1946–1993 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lyons Reservoir was last stocked April 14, 1993 with Rainbow Trout. Lyons Reservoir has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1946–1993, with about 102,034 fish stocked over that period.
When Lyons Reservoir is stocked
Lyons Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 6,002 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1986 | Northern Pike | 31 | 28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1986 | Northern Pike | 31 | 28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1984 | White Crappie | 4,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1984 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1982 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1980 | Smallmouth Bass | 8,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1977 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1971 | Walleye | 20,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 4,992 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 4,950 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 6,006 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 4,712 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,070 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 3,240 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lyons Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lyons Reservoir was last stocked April 14, 1993 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lyons Reservoir?
Lyons Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, White Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What time of year is Lyons Reservoir stocked?
Lyons Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Lyons Reservoir stocked?
Lyons Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1946 and 1993.
How many fish have been stocked in Lyons Reservoir?
About 102,034 fish have been stocked in Lyons Reservoir across 20 recorded events since 1946, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lyons Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Lyons Reservoir average about 5.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.