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Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana. State records show it stocked 76 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are walleye, rainbow trout and northern pike, with 1 more on record. 2,242,321 walleye have gone in across 56 releases.
Stocking history
76 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 77,300 | 1.5" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 22,500 | 1.8" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| May 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 500 | 6.5" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 44,169 | 1.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 5,000 | 1.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 65,950 | 1.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| May 7, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 250 | 6.8" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 250 | 7.2" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 9,230 | 1.4" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 91,871 | 1.4" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 11,867 | 2.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 24,510 | 2.2" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 76. Stocking records for Nelson Reservoir published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
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