Payola Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1975–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Payola Reservoir was last stocked August 7, 2025 with Largemouth Bass. Payola Reservoir has 33 stocking records on file, spanning 1975–2025, with about 113,725 fish stocked over that period.
When Payola Reservoir is stocked
Payola Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 2.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 25 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1994 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1993 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 3,600 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 3,600 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1978 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1977 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 25 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1975 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Payola Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Payola Reservoir was last stocked August 7, 2025 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Payola Reservoir?
Payola Reservoir is stocked with Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Payola Reservoir stocked?
Payola Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Payola Reservoir stocked?
Payola Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 33 recorded stockings between 1975 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Payola Reservoir?
About 113,725 fish have been stocked in Payola Reservoir across 33 recorded events since 1975, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Payola Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Payola Reservoir average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.