MT
Bailey Reservoir
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Around Bailey Reservoir
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Bailey Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana. State records show it stocked 22 times between 2001 and 2025. The most-stocked species are walleye, rainbow trout and yellow perch, with 1 more on record. 80,122 walleye have gone in across 7 releases.
Stocking history
22 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 9,211 | 8.0" | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 9,655 | 3.2" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Bluegill · Miles City | 123,114 | 1.4" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Bluegill · Miles City | 90,916 | 1.4" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 17,080 | 2.9" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Bluegill · Miles City | 10,100 | 0.8" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 20,000 | 3.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Bluegill · North Dakota | 10,000 | 0.7" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Yellow Perch · Wild | 10,000 | 1.2" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 10,123 | 1.6" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 10,000 | 1.5" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2015 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 10,000 | 1.6" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 22. Stocking records for Bailey 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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