Ross Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1953–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ross Reservoir was last stocked September 24, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Ross Reservoir has 71 stocking records on file, spanning 1953–2025, with about 230,207 fish stocked over that period.
When Ross Reservoir is stocked
Ross Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,239 | 4.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 835 | 4.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,210 | 3.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,200 | 2.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,750 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,038 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2007 | Tiger Trout | 20 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,806 | 7.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,185 | 7.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 25, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,352 | 3.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,160 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,002 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,024 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,987 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,910 | 6.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,240 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 6.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,520 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,529 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,526 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,008 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 7.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,020 | 2.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,400 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,003 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 494 | 5.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,840 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,822 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,238 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,075 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,052 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,998 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 732 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 960 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 880 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,038 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Ross Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ross Reservoir was last stocked September 24, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ross Reservoir?
Ross Reservoir is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Ross Reservoir stocked?
Ross Reservoir is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Ross Reservoir stocked?
Ross Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 71 recorded stockings between 1953 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Ross Reservoir?
About 230,207 fish have been stocked in Ross Reservoir across 71 recorded events since 1953, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ross Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Ross Reservoir average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.