Largemouth Bass Stocking in Montana
850 Montana waters are on record as stocked with Largemouth Bass, per Montana fish & wildlife agency (1928–2025) — about 9,458,827 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Largemouth Bass is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
About Largemouth Bass
One of the most popular sport fish in North America, stocked in ponds, reservoirs, and lakes for its size and aggressive strikes.
Full Largemouth Bass profile →When Largemouth Bass is stocked in Montana
Fort Peck Lake
16 species · 1842 records
Last stocked July 2025
Yellowstone River
16 species · 1781 records
Last stocked October 2010
Missouri River
19 species · 1417 records
Last stocked October 2010
Flathead Lake
14 species · 1161 records
Last stocked October 1997
Hauser Reservoir
10 species · 897 records
Last stocked April 2026
Beaver Creek
13 species · 697 records
Last stocked June 2014
Lake Mary Ronan
8 species · 685 records
Last stocked June 2026
Cooney Reservoir
7 species · 638 records
Last stocked May 2026
Spring Creek
6 species · 624 records
Last stocked July 2011
Musselshell River
7 species · 573 records
Last stocked July 1982
Seeley Lake
7 species · 536 records
Last stocked May 2024
Stillwater River
8 species · 434 records
Last stocked August 1982
Echo Lake
10 species · 431 records
Last stocked September 2025
Dailey Lake
11 species · 411 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lake Como
5 species · 384 records
Last stocked June 2026
Beaver Creek Reservoir
9 species · 342 records
Last stocked April 2026
Milk River
13 species · 325 records
Last stocked May 2014
Rainbow Lake
9 species · 276 records
Last stocked September 2025
Placid Lake
6 species · 275 records
Last stocked October 2025
Beavertail Pond
3 species · 271 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lake Elmo
15 species · 263 records
Last stocked June 2026
Tongue River
13 species · 247 records
Last stocked April 2020
East Fork Reservoir
4 species · 240 records
Last stocked August 2025
Three Forks Pond
6 species · 234 records
Last stocked June 2006
Nelson Reservoir
11 species · 209 records
Last stocked June 2025
Tongue River Reservoir
10 species · 205 records
Last stocked October 2025
Laurel Pond
4 species · 200 records
Last stocked June 2026
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River
6 species · 195 records
Last stocked February 1965
Chief Joseph Pond
3 species · 176 records
Last stocked June 2026
Bynum Reservoir
8 species · 167 records
Last stocked June 2024
Lower Thompson Lake
6 species · 160 records
Last stocked June 2026
Broadview Pond
12 species · 158 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lake Alva
4 species · 158 records
Last stocked June 2025
Upper Carters Pond
6 species · 158 records
Last stocked June 2026
Fresno Reservoir
13 species · 153 records
Last stocked October 2025
Middle Thompson Lake
6 species · 153 records
Last stocked June 2025
Lake Inez
4 species · 141 records
Last stocked June 2025
Gartside Reservoir
11 species · 138 records
Last stocked October 2025
Lake Five
8 species · 133 records
Last stocked May 2026
Frenchtown Pond
3 species · 127 records
Last stocked June 2026
Noxon Rapids Reservoir
6 species · 127 records
Last stocked August 1997
South Sandstone Reservoir
7 species · 118 records
Last stocked June 2025
Yellow Water Reservoir
6 species · 118 records
Last stocked May 2026
Teton River
8 species · 115 records
Last stocked September 1977
Glasgow Base Pond
7 species · 114 records
Last stocked September 2025
Boneau Reservoir
4 species · 111 records
Last stocked June 2011
Big Casino Creek Reservoir
4 species · 106 records
Last stocked August 2025
Wadsworth Lake
5 species · 104 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lake Blaine
11 species · 102 records
Last stocked June 2014
Spotted Eagle Lake
12 species · 101 records
Last stocked October 2025
Kolar Reservoir 1
6 species · 99 records
Last stocked May 2026
Cole Pond NNW
8 species · 98 records
Last stocked August 2025
Whitetail Reservoir
9 species · 98 records
Last stocked May 2025
Cabinet Gorge Reservoir
6 species · 97 records
Last stocked August 1994
Hollecker Lake
10 species · 92 records
Last stocked April 2025
Grasshopper Reservoir
3 species · 87 records
Last stocked September 2025
Lake Baker
12 species · 86 records
Last stocked June 2025
Salmon Lake
5 species · 86 records
Last stocked May 2024
Little Bighorn River
5 species · 85 records
Last stocked June 1977
Medicine Lake
10 species · 82 records
Last stocked June 2025
Frequently asked
Where is Largemouth Bass stocked in Montana?
Largemouth Bass is stocked in 850 Montana waters — all source-cited to Montana fish & wildlife agency.
When is Largemouth Bass stocked in Montana?
Largemouth Bass is typically stocked in summer, most often in July in Montana.
How many Largemouth Bass are stocked in Montana?
About 9,458,827 Largemouth Bass have been stocked across Montana since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size Largemouth Bass are stocked?
Stocked Largemouth Bass in Montana average about 2.5 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.
Other species in Montana
Showing the 60 most-stocked of 850 Largemouth Bass waters · Montana state stocking data.