Valley Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1972–1990 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Valley Reservoir was last stocked August 31, 1990 with Walleye. Valley Reservoir has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1972–1990, with about 105,621 fish stocked over that period.
When Valley Reservoir is stocked
Valley Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 1990 | Walleye | 559 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1990 | Fathead Minnow | 15,750 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1989 | Walleye | 250 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1989 | Fathead Minnow | 31,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1986 | Largemouth Bass | 275 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1986 | Yellow Perch | 4,875 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 973 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1986 | Fathead Minnow | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 4,698 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 4,508 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 4,543 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 3,900 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 4,550 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,015 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 4,524 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,510 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,620 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,071 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Valley Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Valley Reservoir was last stocked August 31, 1990 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Valley Reservoir?
Valley Reservoir is stocked with Walleye, Fathead Minnow, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Valley Reservoir stocked?
Valley Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Valley Reservoir stocked?
Valley Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1972 and 1990.
How many fish have been stocked in Valley Reservoir?
About 105,621 fish have been stocked in Valley Reservoir across 22 recorded events since 1972, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Valley Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Valley Reservoir average about 4.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.