Beavertail Pond trout stocking
Missoula County, Montana · lake · 3,624 ft elevation
Beavertail Pond was last stocked 4 days ago (Nov 5, 2026). We have 13 stockings on record since Apr 1, 2025, 8 in the last 12 months (1,812 fish). Most stockings come in March to May, July and November. Species stocked: rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout.
- The second most stocked of 18 waters in Missoula County.
- Stocked more often than 98% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Beavertail Pond
- Tonight35°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 3 mph
- Monday53°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy7% rain · wind 2 mph
- Monday Night39°FMostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely60% rain · wind 0 to 6 mph
- Tuesday51°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy17% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
- Tuesday Night35°FPartly Cloudywind 3 mph
- Veterans Day58°FPartly Sunnywind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Beavertail Pond stocked?
Most stockings come in March to May, July and November. Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 56 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 11 | 3,449 | 314 | 20.8 in |
| Westslope cutthroat trout | 2 | 1,800 | 900 | 14.1 in |
Stocking history
20265 stockings · 1,576 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 5Latest Thursday · 4 days ago | Rainbow trout | 133 | 20.8 in | 17 weeks | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Jul 9 Thursday | Westslope cutthroat trout | 800 | 10.4 in | 8 weeks | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
May 14 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 538 | 10.4 in | 51 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Mar 24 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 60 | 23.5 in | 20 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Mar 4 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 45 | 26.3 in | 12 weeks | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
20258 stockings · 3,673 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 10 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 75 | 20.8 in | 16 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Nov 24 Monday | Rainbow trout | 85 | 20.8 in | 4 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Nov 20 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 76 | 20.8 in | 142 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Jul 1 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,578 | 8.1 in | 27 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Jun 4 Wednesday | Westslope cutthroat trout | 1,000 | 14.1 in | 1 week | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
May 28 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 654 | 10.5 in | 43 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Apr 15 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 164 | 18.1 in | 2 weeks | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
Apr 1 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 41 | 26.0 in | Jocko River Trout 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 Beavertail Pond?
Missoula County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Beavertail Pond
- Conad Pondlake · 21 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Harpers Lakelake · 22 mistocked Oct 30, 2026
- Missoula Kids Pondlake · 23 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Spook Lakelake · 24 mistocked Jun 25, 2026
All stocked waters in Missoula CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Beavertail Pond
- When was Beavertail Pond last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Nov 5, 2026 (rainbow trout, 133 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Beavertail Pond stocked?
- Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 56 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May, July and November.
- Is Beavertail Pond stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 18 waters in Missoula County. Stocked more often than 98% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Beavertail Pond?
- Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 3,449 fish); Westslope cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 1,800 fish).