Tongue River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2020 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Tongue River was last stocked April 27, 2020 with Rainbow Trout. Tongue River has 247 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2020, with about 9,217,013 fish stocked over that period.
When Tongue River is stocked
Tongue River is typically stocked year-round, most often in October — 75 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Tongue River, freshest activity first.
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1 mi12 species · 101 records
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10 mi5 species · 38 records
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4 mi3 species · 28 records
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Miles City Hatchery Pond
2 mi1 species · 9 records
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Cook Lake
1 mi2 species · 4 records
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Taylor Pond
4 mi2 species · 2 records
Last stocked July 1986
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,001 | 7.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,077 | 7.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,077 | 7.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,170 | 9.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,170 | 9.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,019 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,019 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,517 | 6.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2002 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,007 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,007 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2001 | Brown Trout | 3,060 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2001 | Brown Trout | 3,060 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | 6.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | 6.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2000 | Brown Trout | 3,360 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,050 | 7.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,050 | 7.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,093 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,093 | 6.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,015 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1991 | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1991 | Walleye | 25,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,035 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,035 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1990 | Shovelnose Sturgeon | 40,000 | 0.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1989 | Walleye | 30,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1989 | Walleye | 30,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Tongue River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Tongue River was last stocked April 27, 2020 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Tongue River?
Tongue River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Bullhead, Crappie, Golden Shiner, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish.
What time of year is Tongue River stocked?
Tongue River is typically stocked year-round, most often in October.
How often is Tongue River stocked?
Tongue River has been stocked about 3 times a year — 247 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2020.
How many fish have been stocked in Tongue River?
About 9,217,013 fish have been stocked in Tongue River across 247 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Tongue River?
Fish stocked in Tongue River average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.