Wheatland County · reservoir · 2,008 acres
Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Stocked 2× on record · Montana FWP
Deadmans Basin Reservoir is a reservoir in Wheatland County, Montana, stocked with Kokanee and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 26, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana FWP; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
94°
65°
14 mph
13%
Fri
Overcast
97°
68°
12 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
104°
66°
17 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 26 | Rainbow Trout | 86,618 | 3.1" | |
| Apr 29 | Kokanee | 65,546 | 3.16" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Spring Creek6.2 mi
- Swimming Woman Creek5.8 mi
- Roberts Creek7.8 mi
- Simmons Creek8.7 mi
- Rock Creek7.5 mi
- Halbert Creek9.5 mi
- Elk Creek11.0 mi
- Alkali Creek11.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Deadmans Basin Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Deadmans Basin Reservoir?+
Deadmans Basin Reservoir is stocked with Kokanee and Rainbow Trout in Wheatland County, Montana, most recently on May 26, 2026 by Montana FWP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Deadmans Basin Reservoir?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Deadmans Basin Reservoir?+
Deadmans Basin Reservoir is a reservoir in Wheatland County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Montana FWP · updated May 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.