Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last June 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Chouteau Reservoir fishing
Chouteau Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Black Crappie. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2012, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- June 25, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.8 in
- Elevation
- 2,886.6 ft
Fish at Chouteau Reservoir
Around the dates Chouteau Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 54.6°F in May, 63.6°F in June, 41.2°F in April, 44.1°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last June 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guideHow Chouteau Reservoir is stocked
Reser Reservoir (18.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Reser Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2012
1,501
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
4,321
Fish stocked in 2021
7,000
Fish stocked in 2022
6,862
Fish stocked in 2023
2,000
Fish stocked in 2024
3,000
Fish stocked in 2025
3,000
Fish stocked in 2026
2,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6.97 in | report |
| September 18, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 4, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.03 in | report |
| October 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.09 in | report |
| July 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.24 in | report |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| October 4, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,862 | 4.58 in | report |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.08 in | report |
| May 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.25 in | report |
| October 12, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5.26 in | report |
| June 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.07 in | report |
| May 19, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,311 | 3.29 in | report |
| May 19, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | 7.07 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 | 1,501 | 2.72 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Zurich
From Zurich take Old Hwy Rd E west 0.7 miles, then north on Cherry Ridge Rd; after 17.2 miles the reservoir is on the left. FWP lists it as state land, 11.6 acres.
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Common questions
What fish are at Chouteau Reservoir?
Fishing Chouteau Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 22 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 25, 2026, averaging 4.8 in. Black Crappie is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Chouteau Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 25, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2012, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Chouteau Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Chouteau Reservoir average 4.8 in.
How do you get on Chouteau Reservoir?
The nearest town is Zurich. From Zurich take Old Hwy Rd E west 0.7 miles, then north on Cherry Ridge Rd; after 17.2 miles the reservoir is on the left. FWP lists it as state land, 11.6 acres.
Which lakes near Chouteau Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Reser Reservoir (18.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Reser Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.