Milk River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1930–2014 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Milk River was last stocked May 20, 2014 with Rainbow Trout. Milk River has 325 stocking records on file, spanning 1930–2014, with about 11,767,449 fish stocked over that period.
When Milk River is stocked
Milk River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 125 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Milk River, freshest activity first.
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Fort Peck Dredge Cuts
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Winter Harbor Pond
6 mi2 species · 7 records
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Smith Reservoir
9 mi4 species · 33 records
Last stocked April 2001
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,534 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,465 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,540 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,540 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2011 | Brown Trout | 5,311 | 4.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2011 | Brown Trout | 5,311 | 4.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2010 | Brown Trout | 19,812 | 3.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2010 | Brown Trout | 19,812 | 3.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2009 | Brown Trout | 11,949 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2009 | Brown Trout | 11,949 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2008 | Brown Trout | 11,925 | 3.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2008 | Brown Trout | 11,925 | 3.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2007 | Brown Trout | 10,725 | 4.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2007 | Brown Trout | 10,725 | 4.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2006 | Brown Trout | 6,270 | 3.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2006 | Brown Trout | 6,270 | 3.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2005 | Brown Trout | 7,044 | 3.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2005 | Brown Trout | 7,044 | 3.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2003 | Brown Trout | 11,987 | 4.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2003 | Brown Trout | 11,987 | 4.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2002 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2002 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2001 | Brown Trout | 11,983 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2001 | Brown Trout | 11,983 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2000 | Brown Trout | 12,017 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Milk River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Milk River was last stocked May 20, 2014 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Milk River?
Milk River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Walleye, Brook Trout, Bullhead, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Milk River stocked?
Milk River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Milk River stocked?
Milk River has been stocked about 4 times a year — 325 recorded stockings between 1930 and 2014.
How many fish have been stocked in Milk River?
About 11,767,449 fish have been stocked in Milk River across 325 recorded events since 1930, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Milk River?
Fish stocked in Milk River average about 5.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.