Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last May 10, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk Plutz Reservoir fishing
Plutz Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout and Yellow Perch on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- July 8, 2026
- · Yellow Perch
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 2.7 in
- Elevation
- 2,932.8 ft
Fish at Plutz Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last May 10, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last July 8, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Plutz Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2013
2,000
Fish stocked in 2015
2,000
Fish stocked in 2017
2,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,000
Fish stocked in 2019
2,000
Fish stocked in 2020
1,000
Fish stocked in 2021
1,000
Fish stocked in 2022
1,000
Fish stocked in 2026
9,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | Yellow Perch | 9,500 | 1.84 in | report |
| May 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.25 in | report |
| May 18, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.12 in | report |
| May 11, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.21 in | report |
| May 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.65 in | report |
| May 3, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.87 in | report |
| April 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.02 in | report |
| April 16, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.89 in | report |
| June 27, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.4 in | report |
| June 22, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.6 in | report |
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 Plutz Reservoir?
Fishing Plutz Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 9 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 10, 2022, averaging 2.8 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked July 8, 2026, averaging 1.8 in.
When is Plutz Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Plutz Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.8 in. Yellow Perch average 1.8 in.
Which lakes near Plutz Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Anita Reservoir (9.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Anita Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.