What species are stocked in Butch Reservoir?

On record: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Butch Reservoir

22 records Last reported: May 17, 2011

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Butch Reservoir was on May 17, 2011: 1,012 Rainbow Trout (4.26 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: Blaine
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
Records: 22 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

22 records from October 6, 1971 to May 17, 2011. 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.

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 17, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,012	4.26 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 20, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	997	4.15 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
June 6, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,050	4.15 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
April 25, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	975	3.22 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
September 24, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,090	3.58 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 2 records

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 30, 2003 reported	Largemouth Bass	294	2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 13, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,050	4.15 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
August 22, 1997 reported	Largemouth Bass	40	11.5 in avg	Wild	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 14, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	3.6 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 10, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,505	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
May 4, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,496	4.6000000000000005 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 22, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,480	3.5 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 9, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,504	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
June 10, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,016	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 11, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,016	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,516	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 1 record

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 1, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,496	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 15, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,600	7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 31, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,538	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 1 record

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 6, 1971 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,066	4 in avg	Yellowstone River 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.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

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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