Chouteau Reservoir trout stocking
Blaine County, Montana · lake · 2,887 ft elevation
Chouteau Reservoir was last stocked 7 weeks ago (Sep 23, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Jun 4, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (3,000 fish). Most stockings come in June and September. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Blaine County (4 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 83% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Chouteau Reservoir
- This Afternoon64°FPartly Sunnywind 22 to 31 mph
- Tonight32°FPartly Cloudywind 9 to 22 mph
- Monday51°FPartly Sunnywind 7 mph
- Monday Night36°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Tuesday57°FMostly Sunny3% rain · wind 5 to 21 mph
- Tuesday Night34°FPartly Cloudywind 6 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Chouteau Reservoir stocked?
Most stockings come in June and September.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 4 | 6,000 | 1,500 | 7.9 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 3,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 23Latest Wednesday · 7 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 7.9 in | 90 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jun 25 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 7.0 in | 40 weeks | Fort Peck Hatchery |
20252 stockings · 3,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 18 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 8.6 in | 106 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jun 4 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 7.0 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 Chouteau Reservoir?
Blaine County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Chouteau Reservoir
- Brookie Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 7, 2026
- North Polly Reservoirlake · 12 mistocked May 7, 2026
- BR 045 Reservoirlake · 12 mistocked Sep 22, 2026
- South Polly Reservoirlake · 12 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Salmo Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked May 26, 2026
- North Faber Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Reser Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked Sep 22, 2026
- Clear Creekstream · 23 mistocked May 21, 2025
All stocked waters in Blaine CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Chouteau Reservoir
- When was Chouteau Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 23, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Chouteau Reservoir stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June and September.
- Is Chouteau Reservoir stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Blaine County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 83% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Chouteau Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 6,000 fish).