Lewis and Clark County · reservoir · 521 acres
Nilan Reservoir
1 stocking on record · Montana FWP
Nilan Reservoir is a reservoir in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, stocked with 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
90°
59°
14 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
91°
64°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
94°
66°
22 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 26 | Rainbow Trout | 40,000 | 3.17" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Barr Creek2.8 mi
- Ford Creek3.0 mi
- Beale Lake2.6 mi
- Anderson Lake2.5 mi
- Smith Lake4.3 mi
- Cutrock Creek4.0 mi
- Shed Creek4.4 mi
- North Fork Willow Creek5.2 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.
Nilan Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nilan Reservoir?+
Nilan Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Lewis and Clark 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 Nilan 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 Nilan Reservoir?+
Nilan Reservoir is a reservoir in Lewis and Clark 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.