What species are stocked in Birkeland Reservoir?

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

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Birkeland Reservoir

15 records Last reported: March 30, 1966

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Birkeland Reservoir was on March 30, 1966: 3,150 Rainbow Trout (9 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: Chouteau
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Bluegill, Brown Trout
Records: 15 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

15 records from May 8, 1945 to March 30, 1966. 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.

1966 1 record

1966 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
March 30, 1966 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,150	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1965 1 record

1965 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 4, 1965 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1964 1 record

1964 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 18, 1964 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,120	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1962 2 records

1962 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 26, 1962 reported	Rainbow Trout	810	10 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 17, 1962 reported	Rainbow Trout	750	9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1961 1 record

1961 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 23, 1961 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,720		Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1960 1 record

1960 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 12, 1960 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,080		Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1959 1 record

1959 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 1, 1959 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,080		Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1958 1 record

1958 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 30, 1958 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,080		Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1955 1 record

1955 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 1955 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,960		Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1954 1 record

1954 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 31, 1954 reported	Brook Trout	11,200	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1950 1 record

1950 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 10, 1950 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,200	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1949 1 record

1949 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
November 3, 1949 reported	Rainbow Trout	6,000	3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1947 1 record

1947 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 14, 1947 reported	Bluegill	200	3 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1945 1 record

1945 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 8, 1945 reported	Brown Trout	8,000	2 in avg	Giant 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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