Painted Rocks Reservior Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–1984 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Painted Rocks Reservior was last stocked June 20, 1984 with Cutthroat Trout. Painted Rocks Reservior has 45 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–1984, with about 422,966 fish stocked over that period.
When Painted Rocks Reservior is stocked
Painted Rocks Reservior is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Painted Rocks Reservior, freshest activity first.
Piquett Lake
6 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 2008
Capri Lake
10 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked August 1979
Lake Turbid
11 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1969
Overwhich Creek
2 mi2 species · 33 records
Last stocked August 1954
Pass Lake
10 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked July 1952
Hughes Creek
6 mi2 species · 15 records
Last stocked August 1951
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,494 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,465 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,018 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,775 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,076 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,947 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,968 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,742 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,050 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 4,012 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,020 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,020 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 4,131 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 4,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 4,028 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 4,140 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 10,080 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 10,260 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 10,240 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 3,840 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1951 | Coho Salmon | 8,680 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1951 | Coho Salmon | 9,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1950 | Coho Salmon | 5,880 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,760 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 56,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 52,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 1941 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2, 1941 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Painted Rocks Reservior last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Painted Rocks Reservior was last stocked June 20, 1984 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Painted Rocks Reservior?
Painted Rocks Reservior is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Painted Rocks Reservior stocked?
Painted Rocks Reservior is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Painted Rocks Reservior stocked?
Painted Rocks Reservior is stocked intermittently — 45 recorded stockings between 1940 and 1984.
How many fish have been stocked in Painted Rocks Reservior?
About 422,966 fish have been stocked in Painted Rocks Reservior across 45 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Painted Rocks Reservior?
Fish stocked in Painted Rocks Reservior average about 6.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.