Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Salmo Reservoir fishing
Salmo Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- May 26, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 4 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.6 in
- Elevation
- 2,483.4 ft
Fish at Salmo Reservoir
Around the dates Salmo Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 64.9°F in June, 70.3°F in August, 55.6°F in May, 72.3°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last August 12, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last September 18, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 18, 2025 · avg 1.4 in · 3 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last September 9, 2021 Best: dusk, night Last stocked September 9, 2021 · avg 1.8 in · 2 plants
Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideHow Salmo Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2012
1,000
Fish stocked in 2013
984
Fish stocked in 2014
1,010
Fish stocked in 2015
1,000
Fish stocked in 2017
1,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,000
Fish stocked in 2019
1,000
Fish stocked in 2020
9,671
Fish stocked in 2021
1,500
Fish stocked in 2022
900
Fish stocked in 2023
1,000
Fish stocked in 2024
8,000
Fish stocked in 2025
8,000
Fish stocked in 2026
1,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.94 in | report |
| September 18, 2025 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 2.35 in | report |
| August 12, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 2.02 in | report |
| June 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.75 in | report |
| August 23, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| August 23, 2024 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 1.07 in | report |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.19 in | report |
| May 31, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.47 in | report |
| June 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 7.21 in | report |
| September 9, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 1.88 in | report |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.58 in | report |
| November 4, 2020 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 0.66 in | report |
| August 20, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 3,171 | 4.06 in | report |
| August 20, 2020 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 1.63 in | report |
| June 1, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.51 in | report |
| June 7, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.5 in | report |
| June 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 16, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.42 in | report |
| May 29, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 7.95 in | report |
| June 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 984 | 7.96 in | report |
| July 3, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| July 26, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 13, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Chinook
A 3.7-acre pond on BLM land about 3 miles east of Chinook: take Bagen Road north 2 miles, turn left onto a two-track, and the pond is about half a mile in.
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Common questions
What fish are at Salmo Reservoir?
Fishing Salmo Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 26, 2026, averaging 7.8 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked August 12, 2025, averaging 2.3 in. Bluegill was last stocked September 18, 2025, averaging 1.4 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked September 9, 2021, averaging 1.8 in. Yellow Perch is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Salmo Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 26, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Salmo Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 5.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.8 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.3 in. Bluegill average 1.4 in. Channel Catfish average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Salmo Reservoir?
The nearest town is Chinook. A 3.7-acre pond on BLM land about 3 miles east of Chinook: take Bagen Road north 2 miles, turn left onto a two-track, and the pond is about half a mile in.
Which lakes near Salmo Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Reser Reservoir (12.7 mi) and Chouteau Reservoir (15.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Reser Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill and Chouteau Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.