Belt Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1996 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Belt Creek was last stocked August 27, 1996 with Rainbow Trout. Belt Creek has 339 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1996, with about 1,644,044 fish stocked over that period.
When Belt Creek is stocked
Belt Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 128 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 575 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 580 | 9.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 580 | 9.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 495 | 7.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 810 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 810 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 728 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 728 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 997 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 997 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,265 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,265 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,064 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,064 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 765 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 765 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 996 | 8.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Belt Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Belt Creek was last stocked August 27, 1996 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Belt Creek?
Belt Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Belt Creek stocked?
Belt Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Belt Creek stocked?
Belt Creek has been stocked about 5 times a year — 339 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1996.
How many fish have been stocked in Belt Creek?
About 1,644,044 fish have been stocked in Belt Creek across 339 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Belt Creek?
Fish stocked in Belt Creek average about 7.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.