Montana stocking report
Payola Reservoir
33 records Last stocked: August 7, 2025
The short answer
Payola Reservoir was last stocked on August 7, 2025: 3,000 Largemouth Bass (1.62 in avg).
Location map
Payola Reservoir location context
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Pins use the finest location published with the stocking record. County-level pins show area context, not an exact access point; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.62 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| August 12, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.49 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| August 4, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.71 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 13, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 0.8 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 24, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.55 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 23, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 2.2600000000000002 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| August 3, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.4000000000000001 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 28, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.8900000000000001 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 31, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 2.3000000000000003 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 31, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 1,500 | 1.84 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 16, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.3000000000000003 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 16, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.75 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 26, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.6 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 15, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.1 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 29, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.1 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 19, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 30,000 | 1.5 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 19, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.5 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 21, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.6 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 26, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.8 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| August 3, 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.4000000000000001 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 24, 2001 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 28, 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 23, 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| August 6, 1998 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.9000000000000001 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 9, 1994 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.8 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 27, 1993 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 1.5 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 12, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 3,600 | 1.9000000000000001 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| August 1, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 3,600 | 1.2 in avg | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| July 22, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 3 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| July 28, 1978 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| July 15, 1977 | Largemouth Bass | 5,000 | 2 in avg | Miles City - Federal |
| July 8, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 25 | 9 in avg | Wild |
| September 16, 1975 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 2 in avg | Wild |
Records shown exactly as published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Last updated: .
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