What species are stocked in Holmes Reservoir?

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

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Holmes Reservoir

12 records Last reported: June 11, 1987

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Holmes Reservoir was on June 11, 1987: 1,935 Largemouth Bass (0.5 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.

Counties: Custer, Carter
Species on record: Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Records: 12 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

12 records from September 30, 1965 to June 11, 1987. 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.

1987 1 record

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 11, 1987 reported	Largemouth Bass	1,935	0.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 1 record

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 17, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1982 1 record

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 21, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 1 record

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 16, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 24, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 1 record

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 14, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 24, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	4 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 18, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 1 record

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 19, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1969 1 record

1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 8, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	3 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1967 1 record

1967 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 27, 1967 reported	Rainbow Trout	900	4 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1965 1 record

1965 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 30, 1965 reported	Rainbow Trout	900	4 in avg	Miles City - Federal	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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