When was Yellow Water Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 22, 2026 (rainbow trout, 5,040 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is Yellow Water Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Yellow Water Reservoir stocked often?

The most stocked water in Petroleum 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 Yellow Water Reservoir?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 10,323 fish).

Yellow Water Reservoir trout stocking

Petroleum County, Montana · lake · 3,111 ft elevation

Yellow Water Reservoir was last stocked 6 months ago (May 22, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jun 5, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (5,040 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 22, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

5,040 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Jun 5, 2025

The most stocked water in Petroleum County (2 stocking days on record).
Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.

Weather at Yellow Water Reservoir

Overnight
27°F
Clear
wind 3 mph
Friday
59°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 10 mph
Friday Night
40°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
Saturday
64°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 8 mph
Saturday Night
41°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 to 18 mph
Sunday
68°F
Partly Sunny
wind 9 to 18 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	10,323	5,162	5.0 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 5,040 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
May 22Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	5,040	4.2 in	351 days	Big Springs Trout Hatchery

20251 stocking · 5,283 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 5 Thursday	Rainbow trout	5,283	5.0 in		Big 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 Yellow Water Reservoir?

Petroleum 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 Yellow Water Reservoir

Haynie Pondlake · 11 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Box Elder Creek Reservoirlake · 15 mistocked Jun 5, 2025
Big Wall Pondlake · 21 mistocked Jun 9, 2025
Manuel Reservoir #2lake · 23 mistocked Jun 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Petroleum County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about Yellow Water Reservoir

When was Yellow Water Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 22, 2026 (rainbow trout, 5,040 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is Yellow Water Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Yellow Water Reservoir stocked often?: The most stocked water in Petroleum 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 Yellow Water Reservoir?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 10,323 fish).