What species are stocked in Salmo Reservoir?

On record: Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Tiger Muskellunge. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Salmo Reservoir

64 records Last reported: May 26, 2026

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Salmo Reservoir was on May 26, 2026: 1,000 Rainbow Trout (7.94 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-07-25. 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: Blaine
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Tiger Muskellunge
Records: 64 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

64 records from June 15, 1978 to May 26, 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
May 26, 2026 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	7.94 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2025 3 records

2025 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 18, 2025 reported	Bluegill	5,000	2.35 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 12, 2025 reported	Largemouth Bass	2,000	2.02 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 5, 2025 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	7.75 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2024 3 records

2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 23, 2024 reported	Bluegill	5,000	1.07 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 23, 2024 reported	Largemouth Bass	2,000	1.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 3, 2024 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	7.19 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2023 1 record

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 31, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	7.47 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2022 1 record

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 9, 2022 reported	Rainbow Trout	900	7.21 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2021 2 records

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 9, 2021 reported	Channel Catfish	500	1.8800000000000001 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 2, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	7.58 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2020 4 records

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
November 4, 2020 reported	Bluegill	5,000	0.66 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 20, 2020 reported	Channel Catfish	500	1.6300000000000001 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 20, 2020 reported	Largemouth Bass	3,171	4.0600000000000005 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 1, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	7.51 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2019 1 record

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 7, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	7.5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 7, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	6.7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 7, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	8.5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2015 1 record

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 16, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	8.42 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 29, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,010	7.95 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 17, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	984	7.96 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 3, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	8.2 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2011 2 records

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 26, 2011 reported	Largemouth Bass	1,000	1.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 13, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	8.8 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 30, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,998	8.74 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
June 24, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	8 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2008 1 record

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 25, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	8.6 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 3, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	7.9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2006 2 records

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 27, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,600	7.3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 27, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,880	7.3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 27, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	6.9 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2004 2 records

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 26, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,003	3.19 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 5, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,000	7 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2003 3 records

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 16, 2003 reported	Channel Catfish	400	4.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 24, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	7.8 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 29, 2003 reported	Bluegill	400	5 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
July 20, 1999 reported	Tiger Muskellunge	272	4.6000000000000005 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
July 30, 1998 reported	Channel Catfish	5,200	3.3000000000000003 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 21, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	3.3000000000000003 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 1 record

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 22, 1993 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	3.5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 8, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	608	7 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	3,000	2.4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 1 record

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 27, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	3.1 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 14, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,997	3.4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1988 2 records

1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 1988 reported	Largemouth Bass	5,000	0.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 20, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,036	3.7 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 5 records

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 2, 1987 reported	Bluegill	800	1 in avg	Wild	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
October 2, 1987 reported	Bluegill	800	1 in avg	Wild	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 12, 1987 reported	Largemouth Bass	112	5 in avg	Wild	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 12, 1987 reported	Largemouth Bass	112	5 in avg	Wild	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 22, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,965	3.5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1986 2 records

1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 29, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,011	4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 29, 1986 reported	Rainbow Trout	601	8 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 18, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	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 9, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,004	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1983 2 records

1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,008	9 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 7, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,023	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1982 2 records

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 5, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	501	9 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 23, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,515	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 10, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,500	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 1 record

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 22, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,092	3 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,515	5 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 2 records

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 15, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,030	4 in avg	Giant Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 15, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	211	8 in avg	Giant 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 2026-07-25. This check date is not a stocking date.

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