Montpelier Reservoir fishing

Montpelier Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Tiger Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Redside Shiner. It is stocked about 3.3 times a year since 1971, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Tiger Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
October 16, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
186
Since 1971
Species stocked
4 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
6 in
Surface acres
131.4
Elevation
6,519 ft

Fish at Montpelier Reservoir

4 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 126 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 15, 2026 · avg 11.3 in · 126 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 30 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 20, 2026 · avg 3.1 in · 30 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide
Tiger Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 22, 2026 · avg 8.8 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger Trout species guide

Montpelier Reservoir is a 131.3 acre reservoir. It is located in the hills east of Montpelier at 6500 elevation and offers a variety of fish species in a peaceful rural setting. The reservoir has very basic facilities. Recommended game fish include Kokanee, Yellow Perch, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Montpelier Reservoir is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Edson Fichter Pond (70.3 mi) and Bannock Reservoir (74.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Edson Fichter Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Bannock Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon.

Fish stocked in 1971

34,010

Fish stocked in 1972

55,200

Fish stocked in 1973

82,760

Fish stocked in 1974

52,416

Fish stocked in 1975

56,004

Fish stocked in 1976

57,720

Fish stocked in 1977

8,140

Fish stocked in 1978

14,600

Fish stocked in 1979

66,205

Fish stocked in 1980

8,100

Fish stocked in 1981

8,900

Fish stocked in 1982

10,077

Fish stocked in 1983

10,005

Fish stocked in 1984

10,516

Fish stocked in 1985

10,030

Fish stocked in 1986

10,058

Fish stocked in 1987

10,160

Fish stocked in 1988

15,186

Fish stocked in 1989

7,004

Fish stocked in 1990

5,280

Fish stocked in 1991

6,800

Fish stocked in 1992

6,050

Fish stocked in 1993

9,152

Fish stocked in 1994

24,150

Fish stocked in 1995

10,218

Fish stocked in 1996

15,010

Fish stocked in 1997

20,805

Fish stocked in 1998

11,915

Fish stocked in 1999

13,690

Fish stocked in 2000

13,600

Fish stocked in 2001

6,000

Fish stocked in 2002

12,000

Fish stocked in 2003

12,002

Fish stocked in 2004

23,583

Fish stocked in 2005

19,260

Fish stocked in 2006

21,750

Fish stocked in 2007

8,250

Fish stocked in 2008

18,943

Fish stocked in 2009

20,212

Fish stocked in 2010

18,003

Fish stocked in 2011

18,009

Fish stocked in 2012

15,241

Fish stocked in 2013

14,052

Fish stocked in 2014

15,050

Fish stocked in 2015

14,446

Fish stocked in 2016

11,861

Fish stocked in 2017

12,411

Fish stocked in 2018

10,245

Fish stocked in 2019

11,400

Fish stocked in 2020

11,711

Fish stocked in 2021

11,745

Fish stocked in 2022

11,261

Fish stocked in 2023

13,718

Fish stocked in 2024

14,152

Fish stocked in 2025

27,065

Fish stocked in 2026

14,788

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 16, 2026Rainbow Trout1,18213 inreport
May 20, 2026Kokanee Salmon8,7154.5 inreport
May 15, 2026Rainbow Trout1,00013 inreport
April 22, 2026Tiger Trout1,005–report
March 24, 2026Rainbow Trout4,068–report
November 26, 2025Rainbow Trout13,7861.5 inreport
September 6, 2025Rainbow Trout1,22113 inreport
June 4, 2025Tiger Trout993–report
May 13, 2025Kokanee Salmon6,0421.5 inreport
May 2, 2025Rainbow Trout5,02313 inreport
October 3, 2024Rainbow Trout1,201–report
June 11, 2024Tiger Trout1,480–report
May 30, 2024Kokanee Salmon6,0201.5 inreport
May 7, 2024Rainbow Trout150–report
May 7, 2024Rainbow Trout30013 inreport
May 1, 2024Rainbow Trout150–report
May 1, 2024Rainbow Trout4,85113 inreport
September 18, 2023Rainbow Trout1,20013 inreport
August 3, 2023Tiger Trout65713 inreport
June 22, 2023Tiger Trout837–report
June 12, 2023Kokanee Salmon6,0541.5 inreport
May 16, 2023Rainbow Trout150–report
May 16, 2023Rainbow Trout30013 inreport
May 10, 2023Rainbow Trout4,52013 inreport
September 14, 2022Rainbow Trout1,20113 inreport
June 14, 2022Tiger Trout1,060–report
May 31, 2022Kokanee Salmon3,0001.5 inreport
May 31, 2022Kokanee Salmon1,5004.5 inreport
May 11, 2022Rainbow Trout4,50013 inreport
September 29, 2021Rainbow Trout1,20013 inreport
June 16, 2021Tiger Trout1,045–report
June 7, 2021Kokanee Salmon3,0001.5 inreport
June 7, 2021Kokanee Salmon1,5004.5 inreport
May 7, 2021Rainbow Trout5,00013 inreport
September 17, 2020Rainbow Trout90013 inreport
June 23, 2020Tiger Trout1,017–report
May 20, 2020Kokanee Salmon4,4944.5 inreport
April 29, 2020Rainbow Trout5,30013 inreport
September 26, 2019Rainbow Trout90013 inreport
June 26, 2019Kokanee Salmon6,0001.5 inreport
June 18, 2019Tiger Trout1,000–report
May 14, 2019Rainbow Trout3,50013 inreport
October 9, 2018Tiger Trout1,8004.5 inreport
September 25, 2018Rainbow Trout90013 inreport
June 7, 2018Tiger Trout1,001–report
May 22, 2018Kokanee Salmon3,0441.5 inreport
May 8, 2018Rainbow Trout3,50013 inreport
September 12, 2017Rainbow Trout900–report
July 13, 2017Tiger Trout1,000–report
May 30, 2017Kokanee Salmon6,0104.5 inreport
May 1, 2017Rainbow Trout4,501–report
October 6, 2016Tiger Trout434–report
September 26, 2016Rainbow Trout920–report
May 31, 2016Kokanee Salmon6,0074.5 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout4,500–report
September 15, 2015Rainbow Trout896–report
May 28, 2015Kokanee Salmon6,0161.5 inreport
May 6, 2015Rainbow Trout7,534–report
September 11, 2014Rainbow Trout1,508–report
May 27, 2014Kokanee Salmon6,0381.5 inreport
May 1, 2014Rainbow Trout7,504–report
September 9, 2013Rainbow Trout503–report
May 28, 2013Kokanee Salmon6,0511.5 inreport
May 2, 2013Rainbow Trout7,498–report
September 10, 2012Rainbow Trout1,813–report
May 29, 2012Kokanee Salmon5,9281.5 inreport
May 7, 2012Rainbow Trout7,500–report
September 19, 2011Rainbow Trout3,000–report
June 16, 2011Kokanee Salmon6,0094.5 inreport
May 31, 2011Rainbow Trout9,000–report
September 7, 2010Rainbow Trout3,003–report
May 21, 2010Kokanee Salmon6,0004.5 inreport
May 10, 2010Rainbow Trout9,000–report
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout3,009–report
May 26, 2009Kokanee Salmon7,0034.5 inreport
May 15, 2009Rainbow Trout10,200–report
September 24, 2008Rainbow Trout3,045–report
May 27, 2008Rainbow Trout9,900–report
May 22, 2008Kokanee Salmon5,9981.5 inreport
September 17, 2007Rainbow Trout2,250–report
May 17, 2007Kokanee Salmon6,0004.5 inreport
September 6, 2006Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 30, 2006Kokanee Salmon9,4504.5 inreport
May 2, 2006Rainbow Trout4,495–report
May 1, 2006Rainbow Trout4,805–report
September 6, 2005Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 31, 2005Kokanee Salmon6,0004.5 inreport
May 9, 2005Rainbow Trout10,260–report
November 1, 2004Rainbow Trout9,918–report
May 10, 2004Rainbow Trout10,065–report
May 4, 2004Rainbow Trout3,600–report
May 7, 2003Rainbow Trout8,340–report
May 5, 2003Rainbow Trout3,662–report
April 23, 2002Rainbow Trout12,000–report
October 4, 2001Rainbow Trout2,000–report
April 27, 2001Rainbow Trout4,000–report
May 3, 2000Rainbow Trout1,600–report
May 3, 2000Cutthroat Trout12,000–report
May 19, 1999Rainbow Trout2,940–report
May 18, 1999Rainbow Trout9,060–report
May 11, 1999Rainbow Trout1,6904.5 inreport
June 19, 1998Kokanee Salmon1,5001.5 inreport
June 3, 1998Cutthroat Trout1,365–report
June 2, 1998Cutthroat Trout6,300–report
May 7, 1998Rainbow Trout2,750–report
July 16, 1997Cutthroat Trout6,580–report
July 14, 1997Cutthroat Trout6,650–report
June 4, 1997Rainbow Trout3,750–report
May 27, 1997Kokanee Salmon3,8254.5 inreport
June 10, 1996Cutthroat Trout11,6604.5 inreport
May 2, 1996Kokanee Salmon3,3504.5 inreport
July 19, 1995Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 17, 1995Kokanee Salmon6,1181.5 inreport
May 3, 1995Rainbow Trout3,100–report
May 19, 1994Cutthroat Trout5,7504.5 inreport
May 18, 1994Kokanee Salmon6,4004.5 inreport
May 3, 1994Cutthroat Trout12,0004.5 inreport
November 2, 1993Rainbow Trout450–report
September 24, 1993Rainbow Trout3,000–report
September 2, 1993Rainbow Trout500–report
July 2, 1993Rainbow Trout1,200–report
June 15, 1993Kokanee Salmon2,0004.5 inreport
May 7, 1993Rainbow Trout602–report
May 1, 1993Rainbow Trout1,400–report
November 18, 1992Rainbow Trout4,060–report
March 24, 1992Rainbow Trout1,990–report
October 1, 1991Rainbow Trout4,800–report
April 22, 1991Rainbow Trout2,000–report
May 9, 1990Rainbow Trout4,030–report
May 9, 1990Cutthroat Trout1,2504.5 inreport
November 8, 1989Rainbow Trout620–report
November 7, 1989Rainbow Trout1,380–report
May 10, 1989Rainbow Trout5,004–report
October 11, 1988Rainbow Trout2,146–report
October 7, 1988Rainbow Trout7,920–report
April 20, 1988Rainbow Trout5,120–report
September 1, 1987Rainbow Trout690–report
August 31, 1987Rainbow Trout4,370–report
April 14, 1987Rainbow Trout3,410–report
April 13, 1987Rainbow Trout1,690–report
August 20, 1986Rainbow Trout2,008–report
August 15, 1986Rainbow Trout2,990–report
May 9, 1986Rainbow Trout5,060–report
September 11, 1985Rainbow Trout2,040–report
August 20, 1985Rainbow Trout2,980–report
May 29, 1985Rainbow Trout810–report
May 8, 1985Rainbow Trout4,200–report
August 20, 1984Rainbow Trout5,004–report
May 14, 1984Rainbow Trout5,512–report
August 9, 1983Rainbow Trout5,085–report
May 18, 1983Rainbow Trout4,920–report
September 22, 1982Rainbow Trout3,150–report
June 16, 1982Rainbow Trout3,360–report
May 12, 1982Rainbow Trout3,567–report
October 6, 1981Rainbow Trout2,200–report
June 8, 1981Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 7, 1981Rainbow Trout3,700–report
July 16, 1980Rainbow Trout3,400–report
May 23, 1980Rainbow Trout4,700–report
November 9, 1979Rainbow Trout4,510–report
November 8, 1979Rainbow Trout6,970–report
June 1, 1979Cutthroat Trout50,7001.5 inreport
May 21, 1979Rainbow Trout4,025–report
November 9, 1978Rainbow Trout3,000–report
October 6, 1978Rainbow Trout3,400–report
October 4, 1978Rainbow Trout4,200–report
May 4, 1978Rainbow Trout4,0004.5 inreport
November 15, 1977Rainbow Trout2,530–report
May 3, 1977Rainbow Trout5,610–report
August 13, 1976Cutthroat Trout50,7001.5 inreport
May 5, 1976Rainbow Trout2,970–report
May 4, 1976Rainbow Trout4,050–report
August 23, 1975Cutthroat Trout51,0001.5 inreport
July 24, 1975Rainbow Trout204–report
May 15, 1975Rainbow Trout4,800–report
July 30, 1974Cutthroat Trout50,4001.5 inreport
May 17, 1974Rainbow Trout2,016–report
September 24, 1973Rainbow Trout24,8604.5 inreport
August 11, 1973Cutthroat Trout52,5001.5 inreport
May 11, 1973Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 9, 1973Rainbow Trout2,400–report
July 20, 1972Cutthroat Trout50,0001.5 inreport
May 16, 1972Rainbow Trout5,200–report
May 21, 1971Cutthroat Trout25,0504.5 inreport
May 18, 1971Rainbow Trout5,760–report
May 17, 1971Rainbow Trout3,200–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Montpelier
Facilities
dock

A 131-acre reservoir in the hills east of Montpelier at about 6,500 feet. Take Clay St/Montpelier Canyon Rd (US 89) east about 7 miles, then Crow Creek Rd north 0.5 mile to the dam. Basic facilities: boat ramp and dock, no toilet. Montpelier Rearing Pond is 1/2 mile back down Crow Creek Rd.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Deep Creek Reservoir 51.9 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Devil Creek Reservoir 52.8 mi last stocked May 15, 2026 Crowthers Reservoir 56.3 mi last stocked March 18, 2026 Edson Fichter Pond 70.3 mi last stocked September 18, 2026 Bannock Reservoir 74.9 mi last stocked September 15, 2026

Public land at Montpelier Reservoir

Montpelier Reservoir is inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Montpelier Reservoir?

Fishing Montpelier Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 126 of 185 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 11.3 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked May 20, 2026, averaging 3.1 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked May 3, 2000, averaging 2.9 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked April 22, 2026, averaging 8.8 in. Yellow Perch, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Redside Shiner are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Montpelier Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked October 16, 2026. It is stocked about 3.3 times a year since 1971, most often in May and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Montpelier Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 6 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.3 in. Kokanee Salmon average 3.1 in. Cutthroat Trout average 2.9 in. Tiger Trout average 8.8 in.

How do you get on Montpelier Reservoir?

The nearest town is Montpelier. Facilities include dock. A 131-acre reservoir in the hills east of Montpelier at about 6,500 feet. Take Clay St/Montpelier Canyon Rd (US 89) east about 7 miles, then Crow Creek Rd north 0.5 mile to the dam. Basic facilities: boat ramp and dock, no toilet. Montpelier Rearing Pond is 1/2 mile back down Crow Creek Rd.

Which lakes near Montpelier Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Edson Fichter Pond (70.3 mi) and Bannock Reservoir (74.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Edson Fichter Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Bannock Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon.

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