Otteson Pond Fish Stocking
Montana · 1954–1972 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Otteson Pond was last stocked April 17, 1972 with Rainbow Trout. Otteson Pond has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1954–1972, with about 43,097 fish stocked over that period.
When Otteson Pond is stocked
Otteson Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,508 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,170 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,150 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,280 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,508 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,534 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1965 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 2,170 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 981 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,240 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1954 | Brook Trout | 4,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Otteson Pond last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Otteson Pond was last stocked April 17, 1972 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Otteson Pond?
Otteson Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Otteson Pond stocked?
Otteson Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Otteson Pond stocked?
Otteson Pond has been stocked about 1 times a year — 24 recorded stockings between 1954 and 1972.
How many fish have been stocked in Otteson Pond?
About 43,097 fish have been stocked in Otteson Pond across 24 recorded events since 1954, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Otteson Pond?
Fish stocked in Otteson Pond average about 7.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.