Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 26, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk, night Bailey Reservoir fishing
Bailey Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Black Crappie and Northern Pike. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- September 10, 2025
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 4 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.2 in
- Elevation
- 2,747.8 ft
Fish at Bailey Reservoir
Around the dates Bailey Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 64.8°F in June, 73.3°F in July, 33.2°F in November, 55.7°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 26, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Bluegill Stocked · 4 plants · last November 7, 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last September 10, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Last stocked September 10, 2025 · avg 4.3 in · 4 plants
Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last July 11, 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideThe public has been allowed to fish Bailey Reservoir since it was created by Howard Bailey in the early 70’s. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired a portion of the privately owned Bailey Reservoir in order to develop a public access site. Initial improvements for this new access site included a new boat ramp. (glasgowcourier.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Bailey Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021.
Fish stocked in 2011
10,000
Fish stocked in 2013
9,999
Fish stocked in 2015
10,000
Fish stocked in 2017
10,000
Fish stocked in 2019
20,123
Fish stocked in 2020
10,000
Fish stocked in 2022
30,100
Fish stocked in 2023
17,080
Fish stocked in 2024
214,030
Fish stocked in 2025
18,866
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 9,211 | 7.95 in | report |
| May 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 9,655 | 3.17 in | report |
| November 7, 2024 | Bluegill | 123,114 | 1.43 in | report |
| November 6, 2024 | Bluegill | 90,916 | 1.43 in | report |
| June 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 17,080 | 2.92 in | report |
| August 1, 2022 | Bluegill | 10,100 | 0.83 in | report |
| June 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 3.33 in | report |
| November 4, 2020 | Bluegill | 10,000 | 0.66 in | report |
| July 11, 2019 | Yellow Perch | 10,000 | 1.24 in | report |
| June 26, 2019 | Walleye | 10,123 | 1.56 in | report |
| June 21, 2017 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.52 in | report |
| June 22, 2015 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.55 in | report |
| July 9, 2013 | Walleye | 9,999 | 1.83 in | report |
| July 19, 2011 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Kremlin
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
FWP fishing access site 17 miles west of Havre on Hwy 2, then 8 miles south on the South Kremlin county road. Concrete boat ramp, vault toilet and limited undeveloped camping. Howard Bailey built the reservoir in the early 1970s; FWP bought the site in 2012.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Bailey Reservoir
According to The Glasgow Courier, Bailey Reservoir is an admirable fishing spot. (glasgowcourier.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Bailey Reservoir?
Fishing Bailey Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 5 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked June 26, 2019, averaging 1.7 in. Bluegill was last stocked November 7, 2024, averaging 1.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 10, 2025, averaging 4.3 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked July 11, 2019, averaging 1.2 in. Black Crappie and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bailey Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked September 10, 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Bailey Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 2.2 in. Walleye average 1.7 in. Bluegill average 1.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 4.3 in. Yellow Perch average 1.2 in.
How do you get on Bailey Reservoir?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Kremlin. Facilities include restrooms and camping. FWP fishing access site 17 miles west of Havre on Hwy 2, then 8 miles south on the South Kremlin county road. Concrete boat ramp, vault toilet and limited undeveloped camping. Howard Bailey built the reservoir in the early 1970s; FWP bought the site in 2012.
Which lakes near Bailey Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Fresno Reservoir (13 mi), Beaver Creek Reservoir (18.4 mi), Bearpaw Lake (23.5 mi), and Ross Reservoir (33.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Fresno Reservoir is also stocked with Walleye, Rainbow Trout, and Yellow Perch, Beaver Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye, and Bearpaw Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.