Deadmans Basin Reservoir trout stocking
Montana · lake
Deadmans Basin Reservoir was last stocked 4 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.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: Musselshell River ab Mud Cr nr Shawmut MT (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 47 cfs
- much higher than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 2.97 ft
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Deadmans Basin Reservoir
- Tonight48°FMostly Clearwind 3 to 7 mph
- Friday83°FMostly Sunnywind 2 to 13 mph
- Friday Night49°FPartly Cloudywind 10 to 21 mph
- Saturday70°FSunnywind 6 to 15 mph
- Saturday Night43°FPartly Cloudy3% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Sunday64°FPartly Sunny8% rain · wind 6 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
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 86,618 | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery | |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Kokanee | 65,546 | Big Springs Trout Hatchery | |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 33,363 | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery | |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 84,192 | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Kokanee | 111,954 | Big Springs Trout Hatchery | |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 13,107 | 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.
Where is Deadmans Basin Reservoir?
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 May 27, 2026
- Brewington Pond Northlake · 24 mistocked May 27, 2026
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.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Deadmans Basin Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 217,280 fish); Kokanee (2 stockings, 177,500 fish).