Petroleum County · reservoir · 405 acres
Yellow Water Reservoir
1 stocking on record · Montana FWP
Yellow Water Reservoir is a reservoir in Petroleum County, Montana, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 22, 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
97°
66°
12 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
105°
68°
17 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
100°
72°
22 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 22 | Rainbow Trout | 5,040 | 4.21" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Snoose Creek0.6 mi
- Bender Creek3.7 mi
- North Fork Yellow Water Creek4.1 mi
- Pike Creek5.6 mi
- Yellow Water Creek6.1 mi
- Spring Creek8.3 mi
- Alkali Creek8.0 mi
- North Fork Elk Creek9.6 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.
Yellow Water Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellow Water Reservoir?+
Yellow Water Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Petroleum County, Montana, most recently on May 22, 2026 by Montana FWP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Yellow Water 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 Yellow Water Reservoir?+
Yellow Water Reservoir is a reservoir in Petroleum County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Montana FWP · updated May 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.