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Chief Joseph Pond
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Around Chief Joseph Pond
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Chief Joseph Pond is a pond in Montana. State records show it stocked 95 times between 2000 and 2026. Every recorded release has been rainbow trout. 40,337 rainbow trout have gone in across 95 releases.
Stocking history
95 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 521 | 8.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 476 | 12.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 493 | 12.5" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 499 | 8.9" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 500 | 12.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 500 | 12.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 578 | 13.6" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 15, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 500 | 13.1" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 500 | 12.6" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 500 | 8.8" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 501 | 11.7" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 500 | 11.6" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 95. Stocking records for Chief Joseph Pond 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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