Henry Reservoir fishing

Henry Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Brook stickleback. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 9, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
16
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
5 in
Elevation
3,805.1 ft

Fish at Henry Reservoir

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Around the dates Henry Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 59.3°F in June, 50.7°F in May, 67.5°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 9, 2026 · avg 5 in · 16 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Henry Reservoir is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Lake Frances (55.1 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2011

1,000

Fish stocked in 2012

1,000

Fish stocked in 2013

1,008

Fish stocked in 2014

1,018

Fish stocked in 2015

2,003

Fish stocked in 2016

2,005

Fish stocked in 2017

2,001

Fish stocked in 2018

2,001

Fish stocked in 2019

2,000

Fish stocked in 2020

2,000

Fish stocked in 2021

2,000

Fish stocked in 2022

1,798

Fish stocked in 2023

2,000

Fish stocked in 2024

2,000

Fish stocked in 2025

2,000

Fish stocked in 2026

2,000

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026Rainbow Trout2,0005.69 inreport
July 1, 2025Rainbow Trout2,0005.96 inreport
June 13, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0005.18 inreport
May 30, 2023Rainbow Trout2,0004.76 inreport
June 28, 2022Rainbow Trout1,7986.14 inreport
June 2, 2021Rainbow Trout2,0005.04 inreport
May 28, 2020Rainbow Trout2,0003.49 inreport
May 28, 2019Rainbow Trout2,0004.78 inreport
June 12, 2018Rainbow Trout2,0014.66 inreport
May 30, 2017Rainbow Trout2,0014.16 inreport
June 2, 2016Rainbow Trout2,0054.45 inreport
May 29, 2015Rainbow Trout2,0034.27 inreport
June 10, 2014Rainbow Trout1,0185.04 inreport
July 2, 2013Rainbow Trout1,0085.5 inreport
June 12, 2012Rainbow Trout1,0005.5 inreport
July 7, 2011Rainbow Trout1,0004.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Whitlash

Private-land reservoir of about 3 to 4 acres reached via a sign-in box: from Whitlash, go south on Hwy 217 for 13 miles, east on Oilmont Hwy (343) about 2 miles, then left on Henry Road through a ranch to the sign-in box. No call-ahead needed, sign in and follow the posted fish-access signs.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Henry Reservoir?

Fishing Henry Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 16 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 5 in. Brook stickleback is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Henry Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in May and June.

How big are the fish stocked at Henry Reservoir?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Henry Reservoir average 5 in.

How do you get on Henry Reservoir?

The nearest town is Whitlash. Private-land reservoir of about 3 to 4 acres reached via a sign-in box: from Whitlash, go south on Hwy 217 for 13 miles, east on Oilmont Hwy (343) about 2 miles, then left on Henry Road through a ranch to the sign-in box. No call-ahead needed, sign in and follow the posted fish-access signs.

Which lakes near Henry Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Lake Frances (55.1 mi) was stocked more recently.

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