When was Ruby River Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 22, 2026 (rainbow trout, 52,428 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Ruby River Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.

What kind of trout are stocked in Ruby River Reservoir?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 101,124 fish).

Ruby River Reservoir trout stocking

Montana · lake

Ruby River Reservoir was last stocked 3 months ago (Jun 22, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 24, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (52,428 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Jun 22, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

52,428 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Jun 24, 2025

River conditions

USGS gage: Ruby River below reservoir near Alder, MT (3 km away).

Flow: 151 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.00 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 151 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Ruby River Reservoir

Tonight
48°F
Mostly Clear
wind 12 to 15 mph
Friday
75°F
Sunny
wind 10 to 28 mph
Friday Night
40°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 6 to 24 mph
Saturday
65°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 3 to 7 mph
Sunday
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
13% rain · wind 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	101,124	50,562	4.9 in

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
Jun 22, 2026	Rainbow trout	52,428		Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
Jun 24, 2025	Rainbow trout	48,696		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 Ruby River 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 Ruby River Reservoir

Twin Lake (Upper) (Axolotl)lake · 13 mistocked Jul 16, 2025

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Questions about Ruby River Reservoir

When was Ruby River Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 22, 2026 (rainbow trout, 52,428 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Ruby River Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
What kind of trout are stocked in Ruby River Reservoir?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 101,124 fish).