Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River) trout stocking
Valley County, Montana · stream · 2,022 ft elevation
Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River) was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Nov 4, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (3,500 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 6 of 10 stocked waters in Valley County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.
Weather at Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River)
- Tonight38°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 10 to 14 mph
- Monday54°FPartly Sunnywind 3 to 9 mph
- Monday Night35°FMostly Cloudy6% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday58°FPartly Sunny6% rain · wind 3 to 13 mph
- Tuesday Night35°FPartly Cloudywind 5 to 8 mph
- Veterans Day57°FSunnywind 2 to 6 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 | 2 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 7.5 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 3,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 3,500 | 7.5 in | 183 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
20251 stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 4 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 100.0 in | Giant 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 Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River)?
Valley County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River)
- Flat Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 5, 2025
- Fort Peck Trout Pondlake · 6 mistocked Oct 1, 2026
- Home Run Pondlake · 17 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
- Big Reservoirlake · 20 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Shoot Reservoirlake · 24 mistocked Jun 11, 2025
All stocked waters in Valley CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River)
- When was Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River) last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River) stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
- Is Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River) stocked often?
- Number 6 of 10 stocked waters in Valley County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Milk River (Lower Milk River, Upper Milk River, Middle Milk River)?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 3,500 fish).