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Ross Reservoir
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Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Ross Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana. State records show it stocked 20 times between 2001 and 2025. The most-stocked species are yellowstone cutthroat trout and tiger muskie. 39,777 yellowstone cutthroat trout have gone in across 19 releases.
Stocking history
20 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 5,239 | 4.3" | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 835 | 4.2" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 2,000 | 3.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 2,000 | 2.7" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 2,210 | 3.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 2,200 | 2.8" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Yellowstone Basin-Big Timber | 2,000 | 2.3" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 1,750 | 7.7" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 500 | 12.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 1,000 | 3.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| May 14, 2012 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 1,500 | 7.4" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 9, 2010 | Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout · Goose Lake | 2,000 | 8.0" | Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 20. Stocking records for Ross 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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