Bailey Reservoir trout stocking
Hill County, Montana · lake · 2,748 ft elevation
Bailey Reservoir was last stocked 6 weeks ago (Oct 1, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since May 22, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1 fish). Most stockings come in May and September to October. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 4 of 7 stocked waters in Hill County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Bailey Reservoir
- Today43°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunnywind 2 mph
- Tonight28°FPartly Cloudywind 1 to 6 mph
- Thursday50°FMostly Sunnywind 6 to 12 mph
- Thursday Night31°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 9 to 14 mph
- Friday53°FSunnywind 9 to 16 mph
- Friday Night36°FPartly Cloudywind 10 to 17 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Bailey Reservoir stocked?
Most stockings come in May and September to October.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 18,867 | 6,289 | 3.2 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 1Latest Thursday · 6 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 1 | 1.0 in | 386 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
20252 stockings · 18,866 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 10 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 9,211 | 8.0 in | 111 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
May 22 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 9,655 | 3.2 in | Fort Peck Hatchery |
From Montana fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.
Where is Bailey Reservoir?
Hill County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Bailey Reservoir
- Supenau Reservoirlake · 17 mistocked Sep 16, 2026
- Beaver Creek Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Beaver Creekstream · 19 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake)lake · 23 mistocked Sep 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Hill CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Bailey Reservoir
- When was Bailey Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Bailey Reservoir stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and September to October.
- Is Bailey Reservoir stocked often?
- Number 4 of 7 stocked waters in Hill County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Bailey Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 18,867 fish).