Montana stocking report
Nelson Dam
Last reported stocking
The latest reported stocking at Nelson Dam was on November 8, 1955: 5,120 Bluegill (2 in avg).
Record last checked: . This is not a stocking date.
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.
Location map
Nelson Dam location context
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Stocking history
4 records from September 19, 1944 to November 8, 1955. 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.
1955 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 1955 reported | Bluegill | 5,120 | 2 in avg | Miles City - Federal | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| November 8, 1955 reported | Largemouth Bass | 450 | 5 in avg | Miles City - Federal | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
1944 2 records
| Date / status | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1944 reported | Crappie | 1,000 | 1 in avg | Miles City - Federal | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| September 19, 1944 reported | Bluegill | 100 | 1 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.
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Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. A record for this water was last checked on . This check date is not a stocking date.
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