VOL. 14 · NO. 32 August 3, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 5.23.25

Rain tried to slow FWP down, but they still made a splash!

by fish culture specialist Ryan Lott

Despite the much needed rain making some travel difficult, we were actually able to get out and get a few ponds stocked this week.

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Fingerling Rainbow Trout 2-3″

Trout Pond (Valley Co.) 5000 fish

Bailey Reservoir (Hill Co.) 9600 fish

Beaver Creek Reservoir (Hill Co.) 18000 fish

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Boxelder Reservoir (Sheridan Co.) 5000 fish

Catchable Rainbow Trout 7-9″

Cole Pond NW (Phillips Co.) 1000 fish

Cole Pond SW (Phillips Co.) 2000 fish

Home Run Pond (Valley Co.) 700 fish

Whitetail Reservoir (Daniels Co.) 2000 fish

Pictured below is Home Run Pond in Glasgow and Cole Ponds near Saco getting stocked with some catchable rainbow trout.

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