Black Crappie Stocking in Montana
40 Montana waters are on record as stocked with Black Crappie, per Montana fish & wildlife agency (1966–2025) — about 262,931 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Black Crappie is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
About Black Crappie
A deep-bodied, schooling panfish related to bluegill and bass, popular for its mild flavor and willingness to bite.
Full Black Crappie profile →When Black Crappie is stocked in Montana
Lake Elmo
15 species · 263 records
Last stocked June 2026
Tongue River Reservoir
10 species · 205 records
Last stocked October 2025
Broadview Pond
12 species · 158 records
Last stocked May 2026
Upper Carters Pond
6 species · 158 records
Last stocked June 2026
Fresno Reservoir
13 species · 153 records
Last stocked October 2025
Tiber Reservoir
9 species · 125 records
Last stocked May 2025
Boxelder Lake
5 species · 115 records
Last stocked June 2025
Spotted Eagle Lake
12 species · 101 records
Last stocked October 2025
Whitetail Reservoir
9 species · 98 records
Last stocked May 2025
Home Run Pond
4 species · 85 records
Last stocked September 2025
Dry Fork Reservoir
12 species · 75 records
Last stocked June 2025
H.C. Kuhr Reservoir
6 species · 74 records
Last stocked April 2025
Petrolia Reservoir
8 species · 74 records
Last stocked June 2025
Cow Creek Reservoir
7 species · 72 records
Last stocked October 2025
Reser Reservoir
10 species · 63 records
Last stocked October 2025
Bailey Reservoir
7 species · 58 records
Last stocked September 2025
Raymond Dam
8 species · 57 records
Last stocked August 2025
McNabb Lake
4 species · 54 records
Last stocked April 2015
Lisk Creek Reservoir
5 species · 46 records
Last stocked September 2004
Crandall Reservoir
4 species · 34 records
Last stocked May 2008
Chouteau Reservoir
2 species · 29 records
Last stocked September 2025
Little Warm Reservoir
3 species · 29 records
Last stocked June 2016
Bainville RR Pond #1
9 species · 28 records
Last stocked May 1996
Casady Pond
3 species · 15 records
Last stocked June 1978
Priest Butte Lake
5 species · 14 records
Last stocked April 1985
Schoonover Reservoir 2
4 species · 14 records
Last stocked August 2025
Marsh Reservoir
7 species · 13 records
Last stocked August 2004
Unnamed Pond
6 species · 12 records
Last stocked September 1990
Berreth Reservoir
5 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 1993
Big Reservoir
4 species · 10 records
Last stocked May 2025
McCall Lake
5 species · 8 records
Last stocked August 1976
Gullwing Reservoir
3 species · 7 records
Last stocked January 2009
Lipp Reservoir
4 species · 7 records
Last stocked May 1991
Benes Pond
4 species · 5 records
Last stocked May 1991
South Fork Dry Fork Marias River
3 species · 5 records
Last stocked September 1976
Mcchesney Reservoir
4 species · 4 records
Last stocked November 2020
Eyraud Lake, upper
2 species · 3 records
Last stocked May 1987
Nelsons Pond
2 species · 3 records
Last stocked July 2003
McNab Reservoir
1 species · 1 records
Last stocked September 2006
Vanek Pond #2
1 species · 1 records
Last stocked June 1976
Frequently asked
Where is Black Crappie stocked in Montana?
Black Crappie is stocked in 40 Montana waters — all source-cited to Montana fish & wildlife agency.
When is Black Crappie stocked in Montana?
Black Crappie is typically stocked in spring, most often in May in Montana.
How many Black Crappie are stocked in Montana?
About 262,931 Black Crappie have been stocked across Montana since 1966, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size Black Crappie are stocked?
Stocked Black Crappie in Montana average about 5.0 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.
Other species in Montana
40 Black Crappie waters · Montana state stocking data.