Bear Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1925–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Creek was last stocked May 3, 1968 with Rainbow Trout. Bear Creek has 86 stocking records on file, spanning 1925–1968, with about 1,116,015 fish stocked over that period.
When Bear Creek is stocked
Bear Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in August — 27 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 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,237 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,166 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,128 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,114 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,128 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,237 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,166 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 410 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 410 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,050 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,050 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,350 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,350 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 10,750 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 10,750 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 16,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 32,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 16,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,655 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,730 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,730 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 3,360 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bear Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Creek was last stocked May 3, 1968 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Bear Creek stocked?
Bear Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in August.
How often is Bear Creek stocked?
Bear Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 86 recorded stockings between 1925 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in Bear Creek?
About 1,116,015 fish have been stocked in Bear Creek across 86 recorded events since 1925, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bear Creek?
Fish stocked in Bear Creek average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.