Yellowstone River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2010 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Yellowstone River was last stocked October 7, 2010 with Pallid Sturgeon. Yellowstone River has 1,781 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2010, with about 11,905,772 fish stocked over that period.
When Yellowstone River is stocked
Yellowstone River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 213 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Yellowstone River, freshest activity first.
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23 mi3 species · 13 records
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Hofman Reservoir
24 mi2 species · 69 records
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Crusch Reservoir
18 mi2 species · 30 records
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Missouri River
4 mi19 species · 1417 records
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Bainville RR Pond #1
17 mi9 species · 28 records
Last stocked May 1996
Ericksen Reservoir
24 mi3 species · 12 records
Last stocked July 1983
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,072 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,072 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 17 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 17 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 17 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 17 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 378 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon | 67 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,591 | 5.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 3,847 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 4,046 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 4,046 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 7,419 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,591 | 5.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 3,847 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 7,419 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,046 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 2,490 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 2,490 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 3,002 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 3,002 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 2,492 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,046 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 2,492 | 6.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 412 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 404 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 412 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 404 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 685 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 685 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 111 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 319 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 319 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 170 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 438 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 438 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 170 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2007 | Pallid Sturgeon | 293 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2007 | Pallid Sturgeon | 293 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2007 | Pallid Sturgeon | 293 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2007 | Pallid Sturgeon | 293 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 2007 | Pallid Sturgeon | 336 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Yellowstone River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Yellowstone River was last stocked October 7, 2010 with Pallid Sturgeon.
What fish species are stocked in Yellowstone River?
Yellowstone River is stocked with Pallid Sturgeon, Cutthroat Trout, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Yellowstone River stocked?
Yellowstone River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Yellowstone River stocked?
Yellowstone River has been stocked about 21 times a year — 1,781 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2010.
How many fish have been stocked in Yellowstone River?
About 11,905,772 fish have been stocked in Yellowstone River across 1,781 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Yellowstone River?
Fish stocked in Yellowstone River average about 5.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.