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Ben Irving Reservoir

As of Nov 6, 2026, ODFW has 2 weeks of trout stocking still ahead on its schedule for Ben Irving Reservoir, 6,500 fish in all. The next scheduled week is Mar 15 – Mar 19, 2027. This is the agency’s schedule, which can change; it does not confirm that fish were released. ODFW lists it as “Ben Irving Res”.

ODFW data pulled .

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Ben Irving Reservoir in numbers

trout scheduled from Nov 6, 2026 on
6,500
weeks scheduled in 2027
2
trout scheduled in 2025
6,500
Stocking log

The schedule, week by week

ODFW counts fish by category: legal-size trout (catchable, at least 8 inches under Oregon rules), trophy trout, broodstock and fingerlings. Past weeks show what was on the schedule, not a confirmed release.

Next scheduled, week of Mar 15 – Mar 19, 20274,0004,000 legal-size
Scheduled from Nov 6, 2026 on
WeekLegal-sizeTotal
Mar 15 – Mar 19, 20274,0004,000
May 10 – May 14, 20272,5002,500
2026, scheduled weeks before Nov 6, 2026
WeekLegal-sizeTotal
Mar 16 – Mar 20, 20264,0004,000
May 11 – May 15, 20262,5002,500
2025, scheduled weeks before Nov 6, 2026
WeekLegal-sizeTotal
Mar 31 – Apr 4, 20254,0004,000
May 12 – May 16, 20252,5002,500
2024, scheduled weeks before Nov 6, 2026
WeekLegal-sizeTrophyTotal
Mar 11 – Mar 15, 20244,0000 trophy04,000
May 13 – May 17, 20240350 trophy350350
2024 – 2027

Trout scheduled each year

2027 is outlined because the agency may still add weeks. Years are counted by the first day of each scheduled week.

  1. 4.3k2024: 4,350 fish
  2. 6.5k2025: 6,500 fish
  3. 6.5k2026: 6,500 fish
  4. 6.5k2027: 6,500 fish

Open on a map

Map point 43.0461, -123.5669: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this reservoir (feature 1133495). It marks the water, not a parking lot or a boat launch.

Closest waters on this site

Straight-line distance between USGS map points, not driving distance.

Also in Southwest Zone: Rogue River above Lost Creek, Upper Empire Lake, Fish Lake, Bradley Lake, Powers Pond, Lost Creek Reservoir, Lower Empire Lake, Garrison Lake.

Source: ODFW trout stocking schedule, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Pulled . Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.

Near Ben Irving Reservoir

Boat access, bait shops, rentals and places to stay within 10 miles. Distances are straight lines from the map point of the water, not driving distance.

Bait and tackleNone in 10 mi
Boat rentalNone in 10 mi
Fishing guide7.7miCampground9.5miLodging9.5mi

Fishing guides and charters

1 listed

Campgrounds and RV parks

nearest 2

Lodging

nearest 2
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