Yellow Water Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1951–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Yellow Water Reservoir was last stocked May 22, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Yellow Water Reservoir has 118 stocking records on file, spanning 1951–2026, with about 2,073,726 fish stocked over that period.
When Yellow Water Reservoir is stocked
Yellow Water Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,040 | 4.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,283 | 4.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 4.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,023 | 4.43" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 6,809 | 7.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 4.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,002 | 5.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2020 | Tiger Trout | 769 | 11.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 1,500 | 3.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,002 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 4.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 15,027 | 4.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 12, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,187 | 2.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4.78" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,029 | 8.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,018 | 7.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 9,995 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,629 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,146 | 7.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,410 | 7.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,640 | 7.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 9,543 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 515 | 4.86" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,045 | 8.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 19,425 | 4.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 5,548 | 4.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 29,968 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,005 | 8.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 357 | 4.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 9,667 | 4.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 9,972 | 4.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,028 | 7.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,378 | 4.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 7.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 13,023 | 3.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 6.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 5.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,027 | 6.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 7,560 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 4,550 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 6.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 12,048 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,512 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Yellow Water Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Yellow Water Reservoir was last stocked May 22, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Yellow Water Reservoir?
Yellow Water Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike.
What time of year is Yellow Water Reservoir stocked?
Yellow Water Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Yellow Water Reservoir stocked?
Yellow Water Reservoir has been stocked about 2 times a year — 118 recorded stockings between 1951 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Yellow Water Reservoir?
About 2,073,726 fish have been stocked in Yellow Water Reservoir across 118 recorded events since 1951, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Yellow Water Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Yellow Water Reservoir average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.