Big Cherry Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–1952 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Cherry Creek was last stocked October 16, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout. Big Cherry Creek has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–1952, with about 74,032 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Cherry Creek is stocked
Big Cherry Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,204 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,204 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,432 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,432 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 7, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,280 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,280 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 20, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 20, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Big Cherry Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Cherry Creek was last stocked October 16, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Cherry Creek?
Big Cherry Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Big Cherry Creek stocked?
Big Cherry Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Big Cherry Creek stocked?
Big Cherry Creek is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1936 and 1952.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Cherry Creek?
About 74,032 fish have been stocked in Big Cherry Creek across 14 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Cherry Creek?
Fish stocked in Big Cherry Creek average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.