What species are stocked in Hofer Reservoir?

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

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Hofer Reservoir

23 records Last reported: April 10, 2013

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Hofer Reservoir was on April 10, 2013: 1,000 Rainbow Trout (2 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: Rosebud
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass
Records: 23 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

23 records from May 6, 1987 to April 10, 2013. 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.

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 10, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 21, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 19, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 13, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2008 1 record

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 5, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 17, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2006 1 record

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 5, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
March 31, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 1, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.3000000000000003 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
March 28, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.1 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2000 1 record

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 1, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 15, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.7 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 20, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.3000000000000003 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1997 1 record

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 30, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 15, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.9 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 19, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.7 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 22, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 1 record

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 11, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.9 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
March 18, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 1 record

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 3, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 1 record

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 13, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.8000000000000003 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 2 records

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 30, 1987 reported	Largemouth Bass	3,375	0.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 6, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.2 in avg	Miles City Fish 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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