When was Sidney Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Sidney Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Sidney Reservoir stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Carter County (2 stocking days on record). 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 Sidney Reservoir?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish).

Sidney Reservoir trout stocking

Carter County, Montana · lake · 3,532 ft elevation

Sidney Reservoir was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 13, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (1,000 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,000 fish

On record

2 stockings

since May 13, 2025

Tied for the most stocked water in Carter County (2 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Sidney Reservoir

Today
67°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 9 to 18 mph
Tonight
38°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 to 8 mph
Monday
56°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 3 to 7 mph
Tuesday
56°F
Partly Sunny
4% rain · wind 6 to 16 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 8 to 12 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	2,000	1,000	2.8 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 6Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	1,000	2.8 in	358 days	Miles City Fish Hatchery

20251 stocking · 1,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 13 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	1,000	2.3 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 Sidney Reservoir?

Carter County, 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 Sidney Reservoir

Frigid Reservoirlake · 9 mistocked May 6, 2026

All stocked waters in Carter County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Sidney Reservoir

When was Sidney Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Sidney Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Sidney Reservoir stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Carter County (2 stocking days on record). 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 Sidney Reservoir?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish).