Battle Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1946–1983 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Battle Creek was last stocked July 20, 1983 with Smallmouth Bass. Battle Creek has 29 stocking records on file, spanning 1946–1983, with about 115,213 fish stocked over that period.
When Battle Creek is stocked
Battle Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 1983 | Smallmouth Bass | 11,715 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1980 | Smallmouth Bass | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1979 | Brook Trout | 157 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1979 | Brook Trout | 157 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1970 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1970 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 21 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,872 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,872 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,920 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,920 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1951 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1951 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1949 | Brook Trout | 12,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1949 | Brook Trout | 12,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1946 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Battle Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Battle Creek was last stocked July 20, 1983 with Smallmouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek is stocked with Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Battle Creek stocked?
Battle Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Battle Creek stocked?
Battle Creek is stocked intermittently — 29 recorded stockings between 1946 and 1983.
How many fish have been stocked in Battle Creek?
About 115,213 fish have been stocked in Battle Creek across 29 recorded events since 1946, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Battle Creek?
Fish stocked in Battle Creek average about 3.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.