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Payola Reservoir
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Around Payola Reservoir
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Payola Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana. State records show it stocked 22 times between 2000 and 2025. Every recorded release has been largemouth bass. 83,500 largemouth bass have gone in across 22 releases.
Stocking history
22 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 3,000 | 1.6" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 3,000 | 1.5" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 3,000 | 2.7" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 3,000 | 0.8" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 1,000 | 1.6" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 1,500 | 2.3" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 3, 2017 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 1,500 | 1.4" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 1,500 | 1.9" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 1,500 | 2.3" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 1,500 | 1.8" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 16, 2013 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 3,000 | 2.3" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 3,000 | 1.8" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 22. Stocking records for Payola 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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