What species are stocked in Holgate Reservoir?

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

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Holgate Reservoir

54 records Last reported: June 8, 2026

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Holgate Reservoir was on June 8, 2026: 203 Rainbow Trout (4.59 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-08-07. 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, Brook Trout, Brown Trout
Records: 54 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

54 records from July 6, 1953 to June 8, 2026. 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.

2026 1 record

2026 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 8, 2026 reported	Rainbow Trout	203	4.59 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2024 1 record

2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 6, 2024 reported	Rainbow Trout	208	4.76 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2021 1 record

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 4, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	502	5.16 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2019 1 record

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 30, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	507	4.39 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
May 28, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	499	4.29 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 24, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	507	4.19 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
June 6, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	499	4.47 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2015 3 records

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 18, 2015 reported	Brook Trout	250	4.0200000000000005 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 29, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	493	4.9 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 29, 2015 reported	Brown Trout	275	3.4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 18, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	504	4.73 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
May 15, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3.96 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 18, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,048	4 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
June 8, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,096	4.04 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
June 16, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,027	3.98 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 29, 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	986	4.1 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 24, 2001 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,042	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 5, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,002	4 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 24, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,024	4.3 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
May 18, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	993	3.5 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
May 30, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,096	3.9 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 7, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	993	4 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
April 27, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	998	3.8000000000000003 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 4, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,010	4.8 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 28, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.8 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
April 24, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,023	4 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
April 26, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4.4 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 21, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,012	4.3 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 10, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	985	4.2 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 19, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,030	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
April 29, 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 17, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,216	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 25, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	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
July 8, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,224	6 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
June 24, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,209	5 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 6, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,222	4 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
May 23, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	604	6 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 13, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	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 22, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,225	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 19, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	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
June 25, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,750	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
July 29, 1974 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,224	9 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 5, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,218	5 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
May 15, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	825	4 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 15, 1971 reported	Brook Trout	952	3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1970 1 record

1970 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 17, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	854	5 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
September 10, 1968 reported	Brook Trout	1,495	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1954 1 record

1954 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 11, 1954 reported	Rainbow Trout	726	2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1953 1 record

1953 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 6, 1953 reported	Brook Trout	1,000	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.

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 2026-08-07. This check date is not a stocking date.

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