Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Killenbeck Reservoir fishing
Killenbeck Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow perch. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- May 8, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.2 in
- Elevation
- 2,523.6 ft
Fish at Killenbeck Reservoir
Around the dates Killenbeck Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 53.7°F in May, 63.4°F in June, 39°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideKillenbeck Reservoir is a location where 1,000 Rainbow Trout are stocked annually. Anglers can target Rainbow Trout, which are regularly introduced into the reservoir. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(myfwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Killenbeck Reservoir is stocked
Hatfield Reservoir (30.1 mi) and O'juel Lake (39.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Hatfield Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and O'juel Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2012
1,000
Fish stocked in 2013
2,085
Fish stocked in 2014
1,000
Fish stocked in 2015
1,000
Fish stocked in 2016
1,000
Fish stocked in 2017
1,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,000
Fish stocked in 2019
1,000
Fish stocked in 2020
1,000
Fish stocked in 2021
1,000
Fish stocked in 2022
1,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,000
Fish stocked in 2024
1,000
Fish stocked in 2025
1,000
Fish stocked in 2026
1,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.17 in | report |
| May 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.17 in | report |
| May 15, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.92 in | report |
| May 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.63 in | report |
| May 11, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.25 in | report |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.49 in | report |
| May 12, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.21 in | report |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.65 in | report |
| May 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.38 in | report |
| April 14, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.02 in | report |
| April 8, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.09 in | report |
| April 17, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.04 in | report |
| April 17, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 503 | 6.57 in | report |
| June 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,582 | 3.05 in | report |
| May 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.71 in | report |
| June 27, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.4 in | report |
| June 27, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.71 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Scobey
About 34-acre reservoir northwest of Scobey; landowner permission required. From Scobey take MT Hwy 248 west 11.1 miles, Bernard Rd north 3.5 miles, left on Butte Valley Rd 4.5 miles, right on an unmarked dirt road 0.8 mile, then left on a two-track about 1 mile.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
About Killenbeck Reservoir
Anglers should note that landowner permission is required to access Killenbeck Reservoir. (myfwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(myfwp.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Killenbeck Reservoir?
Fishing Killenbeck Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 18 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 8, 2026, averaging 3.2 in. Yellow perch is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Killenbeck Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 8, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Killenbeck Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Killenbeck Reservoir average 3.2 in.
How do you get on Killenbeck Reservoir?
The nearest town is Scobey. About 34-acre reservoir northwest of Scobey; landowner permission required. From Scobey take MT Hwy 248 west 11.1 miles, Bernard Rd north 3.5 miles, left on Butte Valley Rd 4.5 miles, right on an unmarked dirt road 0.8 mile, then left on a two-track about 1 mile.
Which lakes near Killenbeck Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Hatfield Reservoir (30.1 mi) and O'juel Lake (39.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Hatfield Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and O'juel Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.