Bangtail Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–1953 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bangtail Creek was last stocked May 26, 1953 with Brook Trout. Bangtail Creek has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–1953, with about 83,720 fish stocked over that period.
When Bangtail Creek is stocked
Bangtail Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1953 | Brook Trout | 10,720 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1952 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1952 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1948 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1948 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1946 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1946 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1945 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 1945 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1944 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1943 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1943 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1942 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bangtail Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bangtail Creek was last stocked May 26, 1953 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bangtail Creek?
Bangtail Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Bangtail Creek stocked?
Bangtail Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Bangtail Creek stocked?
Bangtail Creek is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1942 and 1953.
How many fish have been stocked in Bangtail Creek?
About 83,720 fish have been stocked in Bangtail Creek across 13 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bangtail Creek?
Fish stocked in Bangtail Creek average about 1.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.