Newlan Reservoir trout stocking
Meagher County, Montana · lake · 5,268 ft elevation
Newlan Reservoir was last stocked 7 weeks ago (Sep 18, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since May 19, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months (26,488 fish). Most stockings come in May, July and September. Species stocked: rainbow trout, kokanee, westslope cutthroat trout.
- The most stocked water in Meagher County (7 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 94% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Newlan Reservoir
- Today50°FSunnywind 0 to 3 mph
- Tonight24°FMostly Clearwind 2 to 6 mph
- Thursday47°FMostly Sunny4% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Thursday Night24°FPartly Cloudy4% rain · wind 6 mph
- Friday47°FSunnywind 5 to 9 mph
- Friday Night28°FPartly Cloudywind 6 to 9 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Newlan Reservoir stocked?
Most stockings come in May, July and September. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 78 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 4 | 42,952 | 10,738 | 8.1 in |
| Kokanee | 2 | 7,946 | 3,973 | 3.6 in |
| Westslope cutthroat trout | 1 | 10,070 | 10,070 | 4.2 in |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 26,488 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 18Latest Friday · 7 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 9,812 | 8.1 in | 78 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jul 2 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 12,893 | 5.0 in | 51 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
May 12 Tuesday | Kokanee | 3,783 | 3.4 in | 228 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
20254 stockings · 34,480 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 26 Friday | Rainbow trout | 10,247 | 8.2 in | 85 days | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jul 3 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 10,000 | 4.3 in | 16 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jun 17 Tuesday | Westslope cutthroat trout | 10,070 | 4.2 in | 29 days | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
May 19 Monday | Kokanee | 4,163 | 3.6 in | Big 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 Newlan Reservoir?
Meagher County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Newlan Reservoir
- Lake Sutherlinlake · 9 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Cook Reservoir 2lake · 14 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Gipsy Lakelake · 17 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
- Castle Lakelake · 17 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
- Bair Reservoirlake · 17 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Edith Lakelake · 19 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
- Grace Lakelake · 20 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
- Upper Baldy Lakelake · 20 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
All stocked waters in Meagher CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Newlan Reservoir
- When was Newlan Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 18, 2026 (rainbow trout, 9,812 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Newlan Reservoir stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 78 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May, July and September.
- Is Newlan Reservoir stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Meagher County (7 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 94% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Newlan Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 42,952 fish); Kokanee (2 stockings, 7,946 fish); Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 10,070 fish).