Milk River fishing

Milk River fishing: not stocked since May 20, 2014. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Walleye, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Lake Whitefish, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 20, 2014
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
14
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+8 also recorded)
Average size
7.3 in
Elevation
2,022.3 ft

Fish at Milk River

2 stocked · 8 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 20, 2014 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 20, 2014 · avg 7.7 in · 12 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last July 6, 2011 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked July 6, 2011 · avg 4.6 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Milk River is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Fort Peck Trout Pond (5.7 mi), Home Run Pond (16.5 mi), Paulo Reservoir (26.8 mi), and Glasgow Base Pond (29.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Fort Peck Trout Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Home Run Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Glasgow Base Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

18,622

Fish stocked in 2012

8,000

Fish stocked in 2013

8,080

Fish stocked in 2014

3,999

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 20, 2014Rainbow Trout1,4657.9 inreport
May 20, 2014Rainbow Trout2,5347.9 inreport
June 17, 2013Rainbow Trout5007.96 inreport
June 17, 2013Rainbow Trout5007.96 inreport
May 23, 2013Rainbow Trout3,5407.1 inreport
May 23, 2013Rainbow Trout3,5407.1 inreport
May 17, 2012Rainbow Trout4,0006.8 inreport
May 17, 2012Rainbow Trout4,0006.8 inreport
July 6, 2011Brown Trout5,3114.59 inreport
July 6, 2011Brown Trout5,3114.59 inreport
June 30, 2011Rainbow Trout2,0008.3 inreport
June 30, 2011Rainbow Trout2,0008.3 inreport
June 27, 2011Rainbow Trout2,0008.3 inreport
June 27, 2011Rainbow Trout2,0008.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

FWP bank-fishing sites include Alkali Creek (0.5 mile south of Malta on US 191, then 2.5 miles west on Hwy 363) and Bjornberg Bridge (7 miles east of Saco on US 2, then 4 miles north). Fresno Tailwater, 11 miles west of Havre, adds a gravel ramp and an ADA fishing pier.

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

Nearest lakes

Fort Peck Trout Pond 5.7 mi last stocked July 1, 2026 Fort Peck Dredge Cuts 5.9 mi last stocked May 17, 2013 Home Run Pond 16.5 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Paulo Reservoir 26.8 mi last stocked August 28, 2025 Glasgow Base Pond 29.5 mi last stocked June 16, 2026

Camping near Milk River

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Milk River's mapped point, nearest first: Kiwanis Park camping (6.1 miles), Downstream camping (6.1 miles), and West End Tent and Trailer Campground (9.3 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Milk River?

Fishing Milk River usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 12 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 20, 2014, averaging 7.7 in. Brown Trout was last stocked July 6, 2011, averaging 4.6 in. Walleye, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Milk River stocked?

Not stocked since May 20, 2014.

How big are the fish stocked at Milk River?

Stocked fish average 7.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.7 in. Brown Trout average 4.6 in.

How do you get on Milk River?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. Facilities include restrooms and camping. FWP bank-fishing sites include Alkali Creek (0.5 mile south of Malta on US 191, then 2.5 miles west on Hwy 363) and Bjornberg Bridge (7 miles east of Saco on US 2, then 4 miles north). Fresno Tailwater, 11 miles west of Havre, adds a gravel ramp and an ADA fishing pier.

Which lakes near Milk River were stocked more recently?

Fort Peck Trout Pond (5.7 mi), Home Run Pond (16.5 mi), Paulo Reservoir (26.8 mi), and Glasgow Base Pond (29.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Fort Peck Trout Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Home Run Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Glasgow Base Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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