What species are stocked in Bell Ridge Reservoir?

On record: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, White Crappie, Largemouth Bass. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Bell Ridge Reservoir

24 records Last reported: July 30, 1999

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Bell Ridge Reservoir was on July 30, 1999: 1,000 Channel Catfish (2.4 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: Phillips
Species on record: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, White Crappie, Largemouth Bass
Records: 24 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

24 records from April 20, 1976 to July 30, 1999. 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.

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 30, 1999 reported	Channel Catfish	1,000	2.4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 18, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,006	3.1 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
April 8, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,072	2.9 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 3, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	998	2.9 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 2 records

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 17, 1991 reported	Channel Catfish	1,000	3.4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 9, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,010	3.2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 2 records

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 20, 1990 reported	Channel Catfish	325	3.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 6, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.3000000000000003 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
April 20, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	999	3.5 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 6, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.4 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 14, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,503	3.3000000000000003 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
May 21, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,011	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
April 15, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,013	5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 3 records

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 10, 1984 reported	White Crappie	3,000	1 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 1, 1984 reported	Largemouth Bass	2,500	2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 19, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,496	4 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 24, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,511	5 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	2,524	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 21, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,520	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 8, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,520	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	2,515	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 24, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,519	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
April 26, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,508	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	2,002	5 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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