Montana Kokanee Salmon Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Montana kokanee salmon stocking timing varies by waterbody. Records are added as seasonal field work is completed, with high-country access and ice controlling much of the calendar. Reservoir fry or fingerling releases may take years to affect angling. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported kokanee salmon stocking rows during the past 30 days (40 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved September 1, 2026 from Montana FWP FishMT Stocking Records; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel.
Typical window after a catchable plant: soon after release
Recent kokanee salmon stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Hauser Reservoir | Kokanee | 46,710 | Agency |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Hauser Reservoir | Kokanee | 24,134 | Agency |
| May 12, 2026 | Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir | Kokanee | 31,010 | Agency |
| May 12, 2026 | Lake Sutherlin | Kokanee | 2,481 | Agency |
| May 12, 2026 | Newlan Reservoir | Kokanee | 3,783 | Agency |
| May 1, 2026 | Pishkun Reservoir | Kokanee | 8,582 | Agency |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Pishkun Reservoir | Kokanee | 30,219 | Agency |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Pishkun Reservoir | Kokanee | 45,806 | Agency |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Deadmans Basin Reservoir | Kokanee | 65,546 | Agency |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Hauser Reservoir | Kokanee | 20,000 | Agency |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Willow Creek Reservoir | Kokanee | 10,000 | Agency |
FAQ
When are kokanee salmon stocked in Montana?
Records are added as seasonal field work is completed, with high-country access and ice controlling much of the calendar. Reservoir fry or fingerling releases may take years to affect angling. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after kokanee salmon stocking should you fish?
Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel. Typical window: soon after release.
Where is the official Montana stocking report?
Use Montana FishMT stocking search from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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