Wheatland County, MT
Deadmans Basin Reservoir
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Around Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Deadmans Basin Reservoir is a reservoir in Wheatland County, Montana. State records show it stocked 154 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, kokanee and tiger muskie, with 1 more on record. 4,787,653 rainbow trout have gone in across 110 releases.
Boat access nearby
2 mapped launches sit within 2 miles of Deadmans Basin Reservoir, all of them public access. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
154 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · McConaughy, NE (Ennis) | 86,618 | 3.1" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 65,546 | 3.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 33,363 | 2.6" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · McConaughy, NE (Ennis) | 84,192 | 3.4" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 111,954 | 3.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 13,107 | 3.6" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 25,248 | 4.5" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 39,744 | 2.4" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| May 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 26,496 | 2.4" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Mary Ronan | 103,499 | 3.0" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 1,883 | 9.0" | — |
| May 22, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · McConaughy, NE (Ennis) | 127,500 | 2.6" | Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 154. Stocking records for Deadmans Basin 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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