Walleye Stocked · 18 plants · last June 30, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Fresno Reservoir fishing
Fresno Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, and Yellow Perch on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, and Spottail Shiner. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- July 8, 2026
- · Yellow Perch
- Plants on record
- 26
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 4 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.1 in
- Elevation
- 2,573.7 ft
Fish at Fresno Reservoir
Around the dates Fresno Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 65°F in June, 73.3°F in July, 44.8°F in October, 56°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 18 plants · last June 30, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last May 19, 2021 Best: dawn, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last October 16, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last July 8, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present Spottail Shiner Confirmed present
Fresno Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Northeast Montana. It records over 12,350 angler days annually, indicating significant fishing activity. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reviews a 10-year fisheries management plan for the Fresno fishery, including netting results, to manage the status of the fishery. (fwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Fresno Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 8 years between 2011 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 2011
38,584
Fish stocked in 2020
22,241
Fish stocked in 2021
37,254
Fish stocked in 2022
50,440
Fish stocked in 2023
75,169
Fish stocked in 2024
75,834
Fish stocked in 2025
5,765
Fish stocked in 2026
103,885
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | Yellow Perch | 27,585 | 1.55 in | report |
| June 30, 2026 | Walleye | 10,950 | 1.36 in | report |
| June 30, 2026 | Walleye | 10,950 | 1.36 in | report |
| June 26, 2026 | Walleye | 26,500 | 1.57 in | report |
| June 24, 2026 | Walleye | 27,900 | 1.29 in | report |
| October 16, 2025 | Crappie | 2,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 27, 2025 | Walleye | 3,765 | 1.52 in | report |
| June 26, 2024 | Walleye | 75,834 | 1.49 in | report |
| July 11, 2023 | Walleye | 6,912 | 2 in | report |
| July 10, 2023 | Walleye | 10,642 | 2.12 in | report |
| June 29, 2023 | Walleye | 33,358 | 1.85 in | report |
| June 27, 2023 | Walleye | 24,257 | 1.91 in | report |
| June 28, 2022 | Walleye | 50,440 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 8, 2021 | Walleye | 9,166 | 2.05 in | report |
| July 8, 2021 | Walleye | 9,166 | 2.05 in | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91 in | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91 in | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91 in | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 3,874 | 1.91 in | report |
| May 19, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,426 | 7.4 in | report |
| October 8, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,056 | 8.05 in | report |
| October 8, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,056 | 8.05 in | report |
| September 25, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 8,129 | 7.47 in | report |
| June 1, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.51 in | report |
| May 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.49 in | report |
| July 21, 2011 | Walleye | 38,584 | 1.95 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Havre
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
A Bureau of Reclamation irrigation reservoir on the Milk River, 12 miles northwest of Havre off US 2. Reclamation runs several recreation areas around it with concrete boat ramps, campsites, and vault toilets. The level often swings 10 to 20+ feet a year, which changes which ramps are usable.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Fresno Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Fresno Reservoir?
Fishing Fresno Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 18 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked June 30, 2026, averaging 1.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 19, 2021, averaging 7.7 in. Crappie was last stocked October 16, 2025, averaging 1.9 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked July 8, 2026, averaging 1.6 in. Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, and Spottail Shiner are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fresno Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 8, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 8 years between 2011 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Fresno Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 3.1 in. Walleye average 1.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.7 in. Crappie average 1.9 in. Yellow Perch average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Fresno Reservoir?
The nearest town is Havre. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. A Bureau of Reclamation irrigation reservoir on the Milk River, 12 miles northwest of Havre off US 2. Reclamation runs several recreation areas around it with concrete boat ramps, campsites, and vault toilets. The level often swings 10 to 20+ feet a year, which changes which ramps are usable.
Which lakes near Fresno Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Beaver Creek Reservoir (19.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Beaver Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye.