Tongue River Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1939–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Tongue River Reservoir was last stocked October 20, 2025 with Black Crappie. Tongue River Reservoir has 205 stocking records on file, spanning 1939–2025, with about 60,706,357 fish stocked over that period.
When Tongue River Reservoir is stocked
Tongue River Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 71 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Tongue River Reservoir, freshest activity first.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | Black Crappie | 9,929 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 2025 | Black Crappie | 7,042 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2025 | Black Crappie | 8,340 | 1.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 2025 | White Crappie | 4,898 | 1.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2025 | Walleye | 12,500 | 1.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2025 | Walleye | 250,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 2024 | White Crappie | 33,722 | 2.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 2024 | White Crappie | 2,412 | 2.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | Black Crappie | 50,000 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 2024 | Black Crappie | 12,807 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 2024 | Black Crappie | 64,635 | 1.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 2024 | Black Crappie | 65,552 | 1.79" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2024 | White Crappie | 14,616 | 2.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2024 | Black Crappie | 16,272 | 1.48" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2024 | Walleye | 12,500 | 1.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2024 | Walleye | 250,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 2023 | White Crappie | 9,896 | 3.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2023 | Walleye | 50,000 | 2.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2023 | Walleye | 500,000 | 0.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2022 | Walleye | 52,495 | 1.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2022 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2021 | Walleye | 4,497 | 6.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2021 | Walleye | 907 | 3.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2021 | Walleye | 26,836 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2021 | Walleye | 16,390 | 1.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2021 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2020 | Walleye | 50,000 | 2.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2020 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2019 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2018 | Walleye | 14,775 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2018 | Walleye | 39,803 | 1.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2018 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2017 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2017 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2016 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2016 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2015 | Walleye | 6,426 | 1.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2015 | Walleye | 43,794 | 1.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2015 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2014 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2014 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2013 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2013 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2012 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2012 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2011 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2011 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2010 | Walleye | 50,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2010 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2009 | Walleye | 52,450 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Tongue River Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Tongue River Reservoir was last stocked October 20, 2025 with Black Crappie.
What fish species are stocked in Tongue River Reservoir?
Tongue River Reservoir is stocked with Black Crappie, White Crappie, Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, Spottail Shiner, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Tongue River Reservoir stocked?
Tongue River Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Tongue River Reservoir stocked?
Tongue River Reservoir has been stocked about 2 times a year — 205 recorded stockings between 1939 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Tongue River Reservoir?
About 60,706,357 fish have been stocked in Tongue River Reservoir across 205 recorded events since 1939, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Tongue River Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Tongue River Reservoir average about 1.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.