Deadmans Basin Reservoir trout stocking
Wheatland County, Montana · lake · 3,907 ft elevation
Deadmans Basin Reservoir was last stocked 5 months ago (May 26, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Apr 15, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months (185,527 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, kokanee.
- The most stocked water in Wheatland County (6 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 91% of Montana waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: Musselshell River ab Mud Cr nr Shawmut MT (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 0 cfs
- Gage height
- 0.00 ft
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Deadmans Basin Reservoir
- Tonight38°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers20% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
- Monday58°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny21% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
- Monday Night37°FMostly Cloudy6% rain · wind 2 to 12 mph
- Tuesday59°FMostly Sunny6% rain · wind 12 to 32 mph
- Tuesday Night37°FPartly Cloudywind 13 to 16 mph
- Veterans Day65°FSunnywind 6 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Deadmans Basin Reservoir stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 4 times in 2025, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 29 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 4 | 217,280 | 54,320 | 3.4 in |
| Kokanee | 2 | 177,500 | 88,750 | 3.2 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 152,164 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 86,618 | 3.1 in | 27 days | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
Apr 29 Wednesday | Kokanee | 65,546 | 3.2 in | 22 weeks | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
20254 stockings · 242,616 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 26 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 33,363 | 2.6 in | 183 days | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
May 27 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 84,192 | 3.4 in | 29 days | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
Apr 28 Monday | Kokanee | 111,954 | 3.2 in | 13 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Apr 15 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 13,107 | 3.6 in | Bluewater 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 Deadmans Basin Reservoir?
Wheatland County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Deadmans Basin Reservoir
- Chief Joseph Pondlake · 20 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
- Brewington Pond Southlake · 24 mistocked Sep 16, 2026
- Brewington Pond Northlake · 24 mistocked May 27, 2026
All stocked waters in Wheatland CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Deadmans Basin Reservoir
- When was Deadmans Basin Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 26, 2026 (rainbow trout, 86,618 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Deadmans Basin Reservoir stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2025, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 29 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Deadmans Basin Reservoir stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Wheatland County (6 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Deadmans Basin Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 217,280 fish); Kokanee (2 stockings, 177,500 fish).