Missouri River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2010 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Missouri River was last stocked October 7, 2010 with Pallid Sturgeon. Missouri River has 1,417 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2010, with about 17,573,070 fish stocked over that period.
When Missouri River is stocked
Missouri River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 119 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Missouri River, freshest activity first.
Knudsen Bros Pond
26 mi3 species · 13 records
Last stocked June 2025
Hofman Reservoir
28 mi2 species · 69 records
Last stocked May 2025
Crusch Reservoir
21 mi2 species · 30 records
Last stocked May 2025
Yellowstone River
4 mi16 species · 1781 records
Last stocked October 2010
Bainville RR Pond #1
21 mi9 species · 28 records
Last stocked May 1996
Ericksen Reservoir
27 mi3 species · 12 records
Last stocked July 1983
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 375 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 375 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 375 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 375 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 375 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 807 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 807 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 21 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 17 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 83 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 470 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 21 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 470 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 17 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 470 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 83 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 83 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 21 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 17 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 470 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 83 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 9,780 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 9,780 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,203 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,119 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,203 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,268 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,119 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,268 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 8,084 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 4,981 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 5,002 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 7,710 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 4,981 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 4,646 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 4,281 | 5.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 8,084 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 5,002 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Missouri River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Missouri River was last stocked October 7, 2010 with Pallid Sturgeon.
What fish species are stocked in Missouri River?
Missouri River is stocked with Pallid Sturgeon, Walleye, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Sauger, Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Missouri River stocked?
Missouri River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Missouri River stocked?
Missouri River has been stocked about 17 times a year — 1,417 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2010.
How many fish have been stocked in Missouri River?
About 17,573,070 fish have been stocked in Missouri River across 1,417 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Missouri River?
Fish stocked in Missouri River average about 6.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.