Swift Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–1976 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Swift Reservoir was last stocked May 20, 1976 with Rainbow Trout. Swift Reservoir has 25 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–1976, with about 433,895 fish stocked over that period.
When Swift Reservoir is stocked
Swift Reservoir is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in May — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Swift Reservoir, freshest activity first.
Mitten Lake
11 mi2 species · 37 records
Last stocked September 2008
Hope Lake
11 mi5 species · 26 records
Last stocked April 2008
Lindseth Pond
7 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked June 2004
Long Lake
13 mi6 species · 29 records
Last stocked May 1995
Horn Lake
9 mi3 species · 3 records
Last stocked June 1988
South Fork Birch Creek
0 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 1974
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 20,750 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 20,475 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 24,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 20,210 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 20,140 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 25,080 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 17 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 28,140 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 38,144 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 20,300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 26,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 22,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,180 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 41,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,920 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 4,596 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1937 | Rainbow Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Swift Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Swift Reservoir was last stocked May 20, 1976 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Swift Reservoir?
Swift Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Swift Reservoir stocked?
Swift Reservoir is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in May.
How often is Swift Reservoir stocked?
Swift Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 25 recorded stockings between 1936 and 1976.
How many fish have been stocked in Swift Reservoir?
About 433,895 fish have been stocked in Swift Reservoir across 25 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Swift Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Swift Reservoir average about 4.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.