When was Box Elder Creek Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 5, 2025 (rainbow trout, 999 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

Is Box Elder Creek Reservoir stocked often?

The second most stocked of 4 waters in Petroleum County. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Box Elder Creek Reservoir?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 999 fish).

Box Elder Creek Reservoir trout stocking

Petroleum County, Montana · lake · 2,882 ft elevation

Box Elder Creek Reservoir was last stocked 17 months ago (Jun 5, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 5, 2025. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

17 months ago

Jun 5, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Jun 5, 2025

The second most stocked of 4 waters in Petroleum County.
Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Box Elder Creek Reservoir

Today
59°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph
Tonight
40°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Saturday
64°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 9 mph
Saturday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 to 13 mph
Sunday
68°F
Partly Sunny
wind 8 to 15 mph
Sunday Night
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	1	999	999	5.0 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 999 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery
Jun 5Latest Thursday	Rainbow trout	999	5.0 in	Big Springs 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 Box Elder Creek Reservoir?

Petroleum County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Box Elder Creek Reservoir

Manuel Reservoir #2lake · 12 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Yellow Water Reservoirlake · 15 mistocked May 22, 2026
Haynie Pondlake · 17 mistocked Jun 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Petroleum County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Box Elder Creek Reservoir

When was Box Elder Creek Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 5, 2025 (rainbow trout, 999 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
Is Box Elder Creek Reservoir stocked often?: The second most stocked of 4 waters in Petroleum County. Stocked less often than most Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Box Elder Creek Reservoir?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 999 fish).