What species are stocked in Barta Pond?

On record: Rainbow Trout. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Barta Pond

62 records Last reported: July 9, 2025

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Barta Pond was on July 9, 2025: 202 Rainbow Trout (5.49 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

County: Fergus
Species on record: Rainbow Trout
Records: 62 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

62 records from October 10, 1955 to July 9, 2025. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

2025 1 record

2025 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 9, 2025 reported	Rainbow Trout	202	5.49 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2022 1 record

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 3, 2022 reported	Rainbow Trout	496	4.32 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2020 1 record

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 7, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	4.82 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 27, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	343	4.78 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2016 1 record

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 22, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	506	4.48 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,012	4.01 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2013 2 records

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 13, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	858	4.47 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 13, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	143	4.71 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 25, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,007	4.93 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 12, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,011	5.1000000000000005 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 8, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.24 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 27, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,007	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2008 1 record

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 9, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	998	3.91 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 4, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,001	4.0200000000000005 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2006 1 record

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 26, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,108	3.83 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 24, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,001	3.52 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 16, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,011	4.55 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 28, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	994	3.69 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 6, 2002 reported	Rainbow Trout	998	4.2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2001 1 record

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 22, 2001 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,039	3.8000000000000003 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2000 1 record

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 6, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,002	4.05 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 26, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,021	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 4, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,026	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1997 1 record

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 3, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,050	4.1 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 21, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,056	5.1000000000000005 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 3, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	3.9 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 2, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,022	4.3 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 1 record

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 3, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,007	4.7 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 28, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,065	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 1 record

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 7, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 1 record

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 11, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,015	4.9 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 10, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	998	4.8 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1988 1 record

1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 20, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,001	4.3 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 1 record

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 13, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	991	3.9 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1986 1 record

1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 10, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,008	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1985 1 record

1985 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 1, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,014	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 1 record

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 22, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,008	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1983 1 record

1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 25, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,020	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1982 1 record

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 6, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,020	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 23, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,015	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 1 record

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 9, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,008	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 11, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,015	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 1 record

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 14, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,020	6 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 1 record

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 3, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,006	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 1 record

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 20, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 15, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	6 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1974 1 record

1974 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 1974 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,001	7 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 12, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	688	7 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 1 record

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 28, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,040	7 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 1 record

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 3, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	900	6 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1970 1 record

1970 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 4, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,028	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1969 1 record

1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 9, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,080	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1968 1 record

1968 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 3, 1968 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,520	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1966 1 record

1966 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 1966 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,476	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1965 1 record

1965 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 5, 1965 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,080	10 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1964 1 record

1964 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 24, 1964 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,650	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1963 1 record

1963 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 16, 1963 reported	Rainbow Trout	900	7 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1962 1 record

1962 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 26, 1962 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,050	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1961 1 record

1961 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 17, 1961 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	6 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1958 1 record

1958 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 17, 1958 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,896	2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1957 1 record

1957 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 4, 1957 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,680	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1955 1 record

1955 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 10, 1955 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,600	2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

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Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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