When was West Plum Creek Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is West Plum Creek Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is West Plum Creek 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 West Plum Creek Reservoir?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,200 fish).

West Plum Creek Reservoir trout stocking

Carter County, Montana · lake · 3,468 ft elevation

West Plum Creek 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 (600 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

600 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 West Plum Creek Reservoir

Overnight
39°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 16 mph
Saturday
59°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 10 to 23 mph
Saturday Night
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 7 to 13 mph
Sunday
65°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 8 to 16 mph
Sunday Night
43°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 8 to 12 mph
Monday
56°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 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	1,200	600	2.8 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 6Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	600	2.8 in	358 days	Miles City Fish Hatchery

20251 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 13 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	600	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 West Plum Creek 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 West Plum Creek Reservoir

Spring Canyon Reservoirlake · 7 mistocked May 6, 2026
MacNab Pondlake · 21 mistocked Jun 10, 2026

All stocked waters in Carter County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about West Plum Creek Reservoir

When was West Plum Creek Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is West Plum Creek Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is West Plum Creek 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 West Plum Creek Reservoir?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,200 fish).