Rest Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1982–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rest Reservoir was last stocked May 22, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Rest Reservoir has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 1982–2025, with about 29,780 fish stocked over that period.
When Rest Reservoir is stocked
Rest Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Rest Reservoir, freshest activity first.
Beardsley Jim #1
4 mi2 species · 7 records
Last stocked August 2025
Beardsley Lake
8 mi3 species · 25 records
Last stocked May 2025
Beardsley Pond
8 mi1 species · 31 records
Last stocked June 2020
Flemming Reservoir
5 mi3 species · 9 records
Last stocked June 1991
Beardsley Jim #2 (Hough)
6 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked July 1989
Mallard Pond
1 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked July 1981
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 5.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 205 | 10.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,070 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 988 | 4.13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 30, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 27, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1986 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1986 | Crappie | 250 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1984 | White Crappie | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1983 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 67 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rest Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rest Reservoir was last stocked May 22, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rest Reservoir?
Rest Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, White Crappie, and Smallmouth Bass.
What time of year is Rest Reservoir stocked?
Rest Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Rest Reservoir stocked?
Rest Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 28 recorded stockings between 1982 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Rest Reservoir?
About 29,780 fish have been stocked in Rest Reservoir across 28 recorded events since 1982, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rest Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Rest Reservoir average about 3.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.