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Nelson Reservoir trout stocking

Montana · lake

Nelson Reservoir was last stocked 4 months ago (May 27, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 7, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (500 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked
4 months ago
May 27, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
500 fish
On record
2 stockings
since May 7, 2025

Weather at Nelson Reservoir

  • Tonight
    54°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 9 mph
  • Friday
    79°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 9 to 23 mph
  • Friday Night
    55°F
    Cloudy
    1% rain · wind 13 to 21 mph
  • Saturday
    72°F
    Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 10 to 18 mph
  • Saturday Night
    44°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 5 to 12 mph
  • Sunday
    67°F
    Mostly Sunny
    6% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Rainbow trout27503756.8 in

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
May 27, 2026Rainbow trout500Fort Peck Hatchery
May 7, 2025Rainbow trout250Fort 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.

Where is Nelson Reservoir?

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 Nelson Reservoir

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Questions about Nelson Reservoir

When was Nelson Reservoir last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 27, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Nelson Reservoir stocked?
It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
What kind of trout are stocked in Nelson Reservoir?
Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 750 fish).
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