When was Tongue River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Tongue River stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Tongue River 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 Tongue River?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).

Tongue River trout stocking

Custer County, Montana · stream · 2,347 ft elevation

Tongue River was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 3, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 21, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (2,000 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 3, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

2,000 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Apr 21, 2025

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

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Yellowstone River at Miles City, MT (1 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 5,410 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.11 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 5,450 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Tongue River

This Afternoon
67°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 to 10 mph
Tonight
37°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
15% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Monday
58°F
Mostly Sunny
8% rain · wind 5 mph
Monday Night
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
61°F
Partly Sunny
8% rain · wind 2 to 15 mph
Tuesday Night
36°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 7 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	4,000	2,000	8.3 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 3Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	2,000	6.7 in	408 days	Fort Peck Hatchery

20251 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Apr 21 Monday	Rainbow trout	2,000	8.3 in		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. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is Tongue River?

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 Tongue River

Spotted Eagle Lake (; Speckled Bird)lake · 1 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Dean Reservoirlake · 9 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Roerick Pondlake · 15 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Cap Rock Reservoirlake · 19 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Ponessa Pondlake · 20 mistocked May 26, 2026

All stocked waters in Custer County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Tongue River

When was Tongue River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 3, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Tongue River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Tongue River 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 Tongue River?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).