When was Rest Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 18, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,100 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Rest Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Rest Reservoir stocked often?

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Custer County. 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 Rest Reservoir?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,100 fish).

Rest Reservoir trout stocking

Custer County, Montana · lake · 2,871 ft elevation

Rest Reservoir was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 18, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 22, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,100 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 18, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,100 fish

On record

2 stockings

since May 22, 2025

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Custer County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Rest Reservoir

This Afternoon
54°F
Chance Rain Showers
48% rain · wind 13 mph
Tonight
42°F
Rain Showers
100% rain · wind 12 to 23 mph
Monday
47°F
Rain Showers
100% rain · wind 21 to 26 mph
Monday Night
30°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
17% rain · wind 3 to 21 mph
Tuesday
51°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
1% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday Night
31°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 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	2,100	1,050	4.2 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,100 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 18Latest Thursday	Rainbow trout	1,100	4.2 in	56 weeks	Miles City Fish Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 22 Thursday	Rainbow trout	1,000	2.4 in		Miles City Fish 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 Rest Reservoir?

Custer County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Montana fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Rest Reservoir

Beardsley Jim #1lake · 4 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
Beardsley Lake (; Pat Beardsley Lake)lake · 8 mistocked May 6, 2026
Boulware Reservoirlake · 9 mistocked May 6, 2026
Marshall Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked Apr 9, 2025
Ayers Pond (; Courtney Ayers Pond)lake · 18 mistocked Aug 15, 2025

All stocked waters in Custer County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Rest Reservoir

When was Rest Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 18, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,100 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Rest Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Rest Reservoir stocked often?: The second most stocked of 10 waters in Custer County. 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 Rest Reservoir?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,100 fish).