Bluegill Stocked · 4 plants · last August 28, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Paulo Reservoir fishing
Paulo Reservoir fishing has Bluegill and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. Also recorded: Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2021, most often in August and September. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- August 28, 2025
- · Bluegill
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2021
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.6 in
- Elevation
- 2,224.6 ft
Fish at Paulo Reservoir
Around the dates Paulo Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 72.4°F in August, 62.1°F in September, 45.7°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Bluegill Stocked · 4 plants · last August 28, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last August 26, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideHow Paulo Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022.
Fish stocked in 2021
4,200
Fish stocked in 2023
4,500
Fish stocked in 2024
5,000
Fish stocked in 2025
4,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | Bluegill | 4,000 | 1.78 in | report |
| August 26, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 1.84 in | report |
| October 1, 2024 | Bluegill | 4,000 | 1.32 in | report |
| August 21, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| August 2, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 1.67 in | report |
| August 2, 2023 | Bluegill | 4,000 | 0.97 in | report |
| September 21, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 3.23 in | report |
| September 21, 2021 | Bluegill | 3,700 | 0.72 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Glasgow
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
7-acre BLM reservoir with a latrine and camping spots. From Glasgow take MT Hwy 246 west about 2 mi, turn left on Bentonite Rd, go about 10 mi, turn left at the access sign and continue 400 yards to the water.
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About Paulo Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Paulo Reservoir?
Fishing Paulo Reservoir is as likely for Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 4 of 8 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked August 28, 2025, averaging 1.2 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked August 26, 2025, averaging 2.1 in. Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Paulo Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked August 28, 2025. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2021, most often in August and September. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Paulo Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 1.6 in. Bluegill average 1.2 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.1 in.
How do you get on Paulo Reservoir?
The nearest town is Glasgow. Facilities include restrooms and camping. 7-acre BLM reservoir with a latrine and camping spots. From Glasgow take MT Hwy 246 west about 2 mi, turn left on Bentonite Rd, go about 10 mi, turn left at the access sign and continue 400 yards to the water.
Which lakes near Paulo Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Home Run Pond (11.6 mi), Fort Peck Trout Pond (21.4 mi), VR 009 Reservoir (23 mi), and Glasgow Base Pond (23.4 mi) were stocked more recently.