When was Christensen Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Christensen Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Christensen Reservoir stocked often?

The most stocked water in Sheridan 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 Christensen Reservoir?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 6,000 fish).

Christensen Reservoir trout stocking

Sheridan County, Montana · lake · 2,338 ft elevation

Christensen Reservoir was last stocked 5 months ago (May 28, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 17, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (3,000 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 28, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

3,000 fish

On record

4 stockings

since May 17, 2025

The most stocked water in Sheridan County (4 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 83% of Montana waters on our record.

Weather at Christensen Reservoir

This Afternoon
61°F
Partly Sunny
1% rain · wind 15 mph
Tonight
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 15 to 18 mph
Monday
53°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 to 15 mph
Monday Night
34°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
25% rain · wind 6 mph
Tuesday
52°F
Chance Light Rain then Haze
25% rain · wind 7 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Haze
1% rain · wind 7 mph

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

When is Christensen Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Christensen Reservoir by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026					2
2025					1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	4	6,000	1,500	6.9 in

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 3,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 28Latest Thursday	Rainbow trout	500	6.9 in	20 days	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 8 Friday	Rainbow trout	2,500	2.2 in	333 days	Fort Peck Hatchery

20252 stockings · 3,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 9 Monday	Rainbow trout	500	7.0 in	23 days	Fort Peck Hatchery
May 17 Saturday	Rainbow trout	2,500	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 Christensen Reservoir?

Sheridan 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 Christensen Reservoir

Carlson Pondlake · 3 mistocked May 28, 2026
Boxelder Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 21, 2025
Candee Pondlake · 10 mistocked May 8, 2026
Nelson Reservoirlake · 24 mistocked May 27, 2026

All stocked waters in Sheridan County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Christensen Reservoir

When was Christensen Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Christensen Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Christensen Reservoir stocked often?: The most stocked water in Sheridan 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 Christensen Reservoir?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 6,000 fish).