Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk North Faber Reservoir fishing
North Faber Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- May 26, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 4 in
- Elevation
- 2,545.1 ft
Fish at North Faber Reservoir
Around the dates North Faber Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 55.4°F in May, 64.7°F in June, 42.4°F in April, 72.2°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 4 plants · last September 18, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 18, 2025 · avg 1.3 in · 4 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last August 12, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk How North Faber Reservoir is stocked
Chouteau Reservoir (15.9 mi) and Reser Reservoir (20.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Chouteau Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Reser Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill.
Fish stocked in 2011
3,500
Fish stocked in 2012
1,501
Fish stocked in 2013
1,500
Fish stocked in 2014
1,500
Fish stocked in 2015
1,500
Fish stocked in 2016
1,500
Fish stocked in 2017
1,500
Fish stocked in 2018
1,512
Fish stocked in 2019
1,500
Fish stocked in 2020
6,508
Fish stocked in 2021
1,000
Fish stocked in 2022
1,500
Fish stocked in 2023
6,516
Fish stocked in 2024
6,500
Fish stocked in 2025
9,500
Fish stocked in 2026
3,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.52 in | report |
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6.52 in | report |
| September 18, 2025 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 2.35 in | report |
| August 12, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 3,000 | 2.02 in | report |
| June 4, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.03 in | report |
| August 23, 2024 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 1.07 in | report |
| June 12, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.25 in | report |
| August 15, 2023 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 1.12 in | report |
| July 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,516 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.08 in | report |
| July 20, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.92 in | report |
| November 4, 2020 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 0.66 in | report |
| May 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,508 | 6.59 in | report |
| June 5, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 7.33 in | report |
| June 11, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,512 | 5.86 in | report |
| May 10, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6 in | report |
| April 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.09 in | report |
| April 16, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.01 in | report |
| April 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.08 in | report |
| June 19, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.27 in | report |
| May 8, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | 2.72 in | report |
| July 26, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 18, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.09 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Zurich
A 7.2-acre federally owned pond north of Zurich: from 1.5 miles east of Zurich, take Oberg Road north for about 2 miles. FWP's map of BLM recreation sites lists it as a fishing site.
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Common questions
What fish are at North Faber Reservoir?
Fishing North Faber Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 16 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 26, 2026, averaging 5.1 in. Bluegill was last stocked September 18, 2025, averaging 1.3 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked August 12, 2025, averaging 1.8 in.
When is North Faber Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 26, 2026. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at North Faber Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 4 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.1 in. Bluegill average 1.3 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.8 in.
How do you get on North Faber Reservoir?
The nearest town is Zurich. A 7.2-acre federally owned pond north of Zurich: from 1.5 miles east of Zurich, take Oberg Road north for about 2 miles. FWP's map of BLM recreation sites lists it as a fishing site.
Which lakes near North Faber Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Chouteau Reservoir (15.9 mi) and Reser Reservoir (20.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Chouteau Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Reser Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill.