Papaz Pond fishing

Papaz Pond fishing: not stocked since August 18, 2015. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
August 18, 2015
· Largemouth Bass
Plants on record
3
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.1 in
Elevation
3,910.7 ft

Fish at Papaz Pond

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Papaz Pond is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 71.8°F in August, 74.1°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last August 18, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked August 18, 2015 · avg 2.1 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Papaz Pond is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

No plants recorded in 2013 and 2014.

Fish stocked in 2011

8,000

Fish stocked in 2012

5,000

Fish stocked in 2015

8,000

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 18, 2015Largemouth Bass8,0002.5 inreport
July 25, 2012Largemouth Bass5,0002.25 inreport
August 8, 2011Largemouth Bass8,0001.6 inreport

Access and facts

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 Papaz Pond?

Fishing Papaz Pond usually means Largemouth Bass. All 3 plants on record are Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass was last stocked August 18, 2015, averaging 2.1 in.

When is Papaz Pond stocked?

Not stocked since August 18, 2015. No plants recorded in 2013 and 2014.

How big are the fish stocked at Papaz Pond?

Largemouth Bass stocked at Papaz Pond average 2.1 in.

Which lakes near Papaz Pond were stocked more recently?

Cooney Reservoir (18.2 mi), Wild Bill Lake (18.5 mi), Greenough Lake (23.6 mi), and Moon Lake (29.1 mi) were stocked more recently.