Popelka Pond Fish Stocking
Montana · 1986–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Popelka Pond was last stocked August 6, 2025 with Largemouth Bass. Popelka Pond has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1986–2025, with about 11,011 fish stocked over that period.
When Popelka Pond is stocked
Popelka Pond is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 8 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 6, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 1.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 1.36" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 0.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 1.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 2.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1987 | Largemouth Bass | 6,300 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1986 | Largemouth Bass | 311 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Popelka Pond last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Popelka Pond was last stocked August 6, 2025 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Popelka Pond?
Popelka Pond is stocked with Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Popelka Pond stocked?
Popelka Pond is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Popelka Pond stocked?
Popelka Pond is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1986 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Popelka Pond?
About 11,011 fish have been stocked in Popelka Pond across 13 recorded events since 1986, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Popelka Pond?
Fish stocked in Popelka Pond average about 1.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.