Triangle Pond Fish Stocking
Montana · 1964–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Triangle Pond was last stocked May 19, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Triangle Pond has 242 stocking records on file, spanning 1964–2026, with about 159,717 fish stocked over that period.
When Triangle Pond is stocked
Triangle Pond is typically stocked year-round, most often in May — 51 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Triangle Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Montana.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Triangle Pond, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Triangle Pond was last stocked May 19, 2026, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Montana freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Montana license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Montana fish & wildlife agency.Official Montana regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Triangle Pond:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
Recommended Tackle for Triangle Pond
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Triangle Pond, freshest activity first.
St Paul Lake
10 mi1 species · 16 records
Last stocked August 2024
Engle Lake
10 mi1 species · 15 records
Last stocked July 2023
Moran Basin Lakes
9 mi2 species · 18 records
Last stocked August 2022
Upper Lake
11 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2021
Wanless Lake 2
12 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2021
Clark Fork River
11 mi4 species · 304 records
Last stocked September 2007
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 429 | 8.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 85 | 20.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 684 | 10.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 765 | 9.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 278 | 8.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 741 | 10.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 15.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 14, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 80 | 20.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,056 | 11.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 235 | 11.13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,512 | 7.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 20.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 125 | 11.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 20.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 270 | 13.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 9, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 207 | 13.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 585 | 10.86" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,554 | 7.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 126 | 16.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 484 | 11.04" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 636 | 10.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 723 | 10.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | 21.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 248 | 10.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 35 | 19.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 196 | 10.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 654 | 10.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,385 | 7.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | 21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 637 | 10.07" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 892 | 10.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,029 | 12.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 752 | 11.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 16.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,532 | 8.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 253 | 11.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 547 | 11.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 856 | 10.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 17.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 20.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,828 | 8.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 14.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 14.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,700 | 10.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 16.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 10.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Triangle Pond last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Triangle Pond was last stocked May 19, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Triangle Pond?
Triangle Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Burbot.
What time of year is Triangle Pond stocked?
Triangle Pond is typically stocked year-round, most often in May.
How often is Triangle Pond stocked?
Triangle Pond has been stocked about 4 times a year — 242 recorded stockings between 1964 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Triangle Pond?
About 159,717 fish have been stocked in Triangle Pond across 242 recorded events since 1964, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Triangle Pond?
Fish stocked in Triangle Pond average about 14.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Triangle Pond?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Montana freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Montana fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Triangle Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Triangle Pond typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.