Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last June 16, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk VR 009 Reservoir fishing
VR 009 Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Yellow Perch on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- June 16, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.1 in
- Elevation
- 2,689.6 ft
Fish at VR 009 Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last June 16, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last June 29, 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow VR 009 Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2015, 2018, and 2019.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2012
2,017
Fish stocked in 2013
1,009
Fish stocked in 2014
1,006
Fish stocked in 2016
1,000
Fish stocked in 2017
1,008
Fish stocked in 2020
1,004
Fish stocked in 2021
1,005
Fish stocked in 2022
6,000
Fish stocked in 2023
2,065
Fish stocked in 2024
1,000
Fish stocked in 2025
1,000
Fish stocked in 2026
1,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.03 in | report |
| June 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.28 in | report |
| June 12, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 6.72 in | report |
| June 12, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,062 | 2.92 in | report |
| June 29, 2022 | Yellow Perch | 5,000 | 0.87 in | report |
| May 27, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.08 in | report |
| May 19, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 6.83 in | report |
| May 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 7.07 in | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 6.87 in | report |
| May 18, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.32 in | report |
| May 27, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 7.51 in | report |
| June 12, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 731 | 6.57 in | report |
| June 12, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 278 | 7.63 in | report |
| May 21, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,017 | 7.02 in | report |
| May 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.71 in | report |
| July 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.95 in | report |
| June 15, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Glasgow
A 7.6-acre reservoir on state (DNRC) land, also called Lower Base Pond. From Glasgow take MT Hwy 24 north 18 miles, turn west at the FAS sign and follow the two-track 1.3 miles, keeping right.
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Common questions
What fish are at VR 009 Reservoir?
Fishing VR 009 Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 17 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 16, 2026, averaging 6.4 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked June 29, 2022, averaging 0.9 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is VR 009 Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 16, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2015, 2018, and 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at VR 009 Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 6.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.4 in. Yellow Perch average 0.9 in.
How do you get on VR 009 Reservoir?
The nearest town is Glasgow. A 7.6-acre reservoir on state (DNRC) land, also called Lower Base Pond. From Glasgow take MT Hwy 24 north 18 miles, turn west at the FAS sign and follow the two-track 1.3 miles, keeping right.
Which lakes near VR 009 Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Fort Peck Trout Pond (27.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Fort Peck Trout Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.