Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Kokanee and rainbow trout water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
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2
stockings 2026
May 26
last stocked
152,164
fish reported
2,008
acres (NHD)
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Kokanee
Rainbow trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | Kokanee | 65,546 | completed | |
| May 26 | Rainbow trout | 86,618 | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the salmon and steelhead (kokanee stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Trolling flies and dodgers | for landlocked salmon in the lakes, early and late in the day |
| Medium spinning rod | 8 to 9 ft with 8 to 12 lb line; big water, big runs |
| Spoons and spinners | 1/4 to 1/2 oz metal; cast across and swing through the run |
For the trout (rainbow trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Broadview Pond | 31 mi | May 4 |
| Martinsdale Reservoir | 41 mi | May 28 |
| Ackley Lake | 49 mi | May 20 |
| Carters Pond | 55 mi | May 21 |
| Bonanza Reservoir | 56 mi | May 27 |
Records from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS
and the National Hydrography Dataset. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Montana fishing
regulations.