Glasgow Base Pond fishing

Glasgow Base Pond fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.

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Last stocked
June 16, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
35
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
8.7 in
Elevation
2,717.2 ft

Fish at Glasgow Base Pond

1 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Around the dates Glasgow Base Pond is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 61°F in September, 55.4°F in May, 65.4°F in June, 44.4°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last June 16, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 16, 2026 · avg 8.7 in · 35 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Fishing at Glasgow Base Pond is directly influenced by stocking programs. Each year, 2,000 catchable Rainbow Trout are introduced into the pond, which establishes a clear fishing target for visitors. This consistent stocking helps maintain the pond's fish population for anglers. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Glasgow Base Pond is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Fort Peck Trout Pond (27.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Fort Peck Trout Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

1,005

Fish stocked in 2012

1,011

Fish stocked in 2013

2,005

Fish stocked in 2014

1,999

Fish stocked in 2015

3,005

Fish stocked in 2016

2,011

Fish stocked in 2017

3,545

Fish stocked in 2018

1,030

Fish stocked in 2019

988

Fish stocked in 2020

2,932

Fish stocked in 2021

2,005

Fish stocked in 2022

2,003

Fish stocked in 2023

3,101

Fish stocked in 2024

2,571

Fish stocked in 2025

2,037

Fish stocked in 2026

1,000

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 16, 2026Rainbow Trout1,0006.7 inreport
September 29, 2025Rainbow Trout1,03712.12 inreport
May 27, 2025Rainbow Trout1,0007.03 inreport
September 23, 2024Rainbow Trout1,1258.22 inreport
September 23, 2024Rainbow Trout44613.9 inreport
June 10, 2024Rainbow Trout1,0007.25 inreport
September 12, 2023Rainbow Trout1,00211.08 inreport
June 12, 2023Rainbow Trout1,0176.72 inreport
June 12, 2023Rainbow Trout1,0822.92 inreport
September 19, 2022Rainbow Trout1,0039.51 inreport
May 27, 2022Rainbow Trout1,0007.08 inreport
October 5, 2021Rainbow Trout99912.7 inreport
May 19, 2021Rainbow Trout1,0066.83 inreport
September 17, 2020Rainbow Trout92212.02 inreport
May 26, 2020Rainbow Trout2,0107.07 inreport
September 17, 2019Rainbow Trout49513.15 inreport
June 13, 2019Rainbow Trout4936.96 inreport
September 18, 2018Rainbow Trout3299.98 inreport
September 18, 2018Rainbow Trout19111.58 inreport
June 13, 2018Rainbow Trout5107.19 inreport
October 31, 2017Rainbow Trout2,0001.04 inreport
September 19, 2017Rainbow Trout54112.83 inreport
June 1, 2017Rainbow Trout1,0046.87 inreport
September 20, 2016Rainbow Trout1,00811.99 inreport
May 18, 2016Rainbow Trout1,0037.32 inreport
September 11, 2015Rainbow Trout1,00011.02 inreport
May 26, 2015Rainbow Trout1,0017.58 inreport
May 15, 2015Rainbow Trout1,0047.58 inreport
September 16, 2014Rainbow Trout48611.11 inreport
September 16, 2014Rainbow Trout5136.53 inreport
May 27, 2014Rainbow Trout1,0007.52 inreport
September 19, 2013Rainbow Trout1,00012.13 inreport
June 12, 2013Rainbow Trout1,0056.57 inreport
May 21, 2012Rainbow Trout1,0117.02 inreport
June 15, 2011Rainbow Trout1,0057 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Glasgow
Facilities
camping, dock, restrooms

A small (about 7.7-acre) reservoir inside a 16-acre FWP fishing access site, 18 to 20 miles north of Glasgow on Hwy 24. FWP lists a hand launch, a dock, camping, and toilets. Visit Montana adds picnicking and tent and RV campsites.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.

Nearest lakes

VR 009 Reservoir 0.5 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Home Run Pond 18.4 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Paulo Reservoir 23.4 mi last stocked August 28, 2025 O'juel Lake 24.1 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Fort Peck Trout Pond 27.8 mi last stocked July 1, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Glasgow Base Pond?

Fishing Glasgow Base Pond usually means Rainbow Trout. All 35 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 16, 2026, averaging 8.7 in. Northern Pike and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Glasgow Base Pond stocked?

Last stocked June 16, 2026. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Glasgow Base Pond?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Glasgow Base Pond average 8.7 in.

How do you get on Glasgow Base Pond?

The nearest town is Glasgow. Facilities include camping, dock, and restrooms. A small (about 7.7-acre) reservoir inside a 16-acre FWP fishing access site, 18 to 20 miles north of Glasgow on Hwy 24. FWP lists a hand launch, a dock, camping, and toilets. Visit Montana adds picnicking and tent and RV campsites.

Which lakes near Glasgow Base Pond were stocked more recently?

Fort Peck Trout Pond (27.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Fort Peck Trout Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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