Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Anderson Reservoir fishing
Anderson Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: White Sucker, Fathead Minnow, Mountain Sucker, Brassy Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Creek Chub, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 7, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.5 in
- Elevation
- 3,177.9 ft
Fish at Anderson Reservoir
Around the dates Anderson Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 53.5°F in May, 41.3°F in April, 62.9°F in June, 44.8°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk White Sucker Confirmed present
Fathead Minnow Confirmed present Mountain Sucker Confirmed present
Brassy Minnow Confirmed present
Brook Stickleback Confirmed present
Creek Chub Confirmed present
Northern Redbelly Dace Confirmed present
Anderson Reservoir is maintained by annual plants of 2000 four-inch rainbow trout, providing opportunities to catch this species. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Anderson Reservoir is stocked
Faber Reservoir (8.5 mi), H.C. Kuhr Reservoir (15.2 mi), Grasshopper Reservoir (19 mi), and Cow Creek Reservoir (19.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Faber Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, H.C. Kuhr Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Grasshopper Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2012
2,000
Fish stocked in 2013
2,000
Fish stocked in 2014
2,000
Fish stocked in 2015
2,000
Fish stocked in 2016
2,000
Fish stocked in 2017
2,000
Fish stocked in 2018
2,000
Fish stocked in 2019
2,000
Fish stocked in 2020
2,000
Fish stocked in 2021
4,606
Fish stocked in 2022
5,833
Fish stocked in 2023
2,000
Fish stocked in 2024
3,000
Fish stocked in 2025
3,500
Fish stocked in 2026
2,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.17 in | report |
| September 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8.34 in | report |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.87 in | report |
| October 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.09 in | report |
| May 14, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.92 in | report |
| May 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.63 in | report |
| October 4, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,833 | 4.58 in | report |
| May 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.25 in | report |
| October 12, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,606 | 5.26 in | report |
| June 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| May 11, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.21 in | report |
| May 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.65 in | report |
| May 3, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.47 in | report |
| April 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.02 in | report |
| April 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.09 in | report |
| April 16, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.01 in | report |
| April 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.08 in | report |
| June 19, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.27 in | report |
| May 8, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.72 in | report |
| June 21, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.63 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Chinook
- Shore access
- Yes
Small private-land reservoir 25 miles south of Chinook via Cleveland and People's Creek Road. FWP states no landowner permission is needed to fish it; maintained by annual plants of stocked rainbow trout. No boat ramp reported.
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Common questions
What fish are at Anderson Reservoir?
Fishing Anderson Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 20 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 7, 2026, averaging 3.5 in. White Sucker, Fathead Minnow, Mountain Sucker, and Brassy Minnow, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Anderson Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Anderson Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Anderson Reservoir average 3.5 in.
How do you get on Anderson Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Chinook. Small private-land reservoir 25 miles south of Chinook via Cleveland and People's Creek Road. FWP states no landowner permission is needed to fish it; maintained by annual plants of stocked rainbow trout. No boat ramp reported.
Which lakes near Anderson Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Faber Reservoir (8.5 mi), H.C. Kuhr Reservoir (15.2 mi), Grasshopper Reservoir (19 mi), and Cow Creek Reservoir (19.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Faber Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, H.C. Kuhr Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Grasshopper Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.