Big Birch Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1953 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Birch Creek was last stocked July 28, 1953 with Cutthroat Trout. Big Birch Creek has 26 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1953, with about 404,536 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Birch Creek is stocked
Big Birch Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,668 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,668 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 18 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 23,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 23,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 39,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 39,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 66,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Big Birch Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Birch Creek was last stocked July 28, 1953 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Birch Creek?
Big Birch Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Big Birch Creek stocked?
Big Birch Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Big Birch Creek stocked?
Big Birch Creek is stocked intermittently — 26 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1953.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Birch Creek?
About 404,536 fish have been stocked in Big Birch Creek across 26 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Birch Creek?
Fish stocked in Big Birch Creek average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.