Big Elk Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Elk Creek was last stocked August 27, 1949 with Cutthroat Trout. Big Elk Creek has 58 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1949, with about 920,752 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Elk Creek is stocked
Big Elk Creek is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in August — 20 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, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 720 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 720 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1948 | Brook Trout | 8,688 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1948 | Brook Trout | 8,688 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 1947 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1947 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,988 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,988 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,520 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,520 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1946 | Brown Trout | 16,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 22, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 7,700 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 22, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 7,700 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,360 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,360 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1938 | Brook Trout | 26,700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1937 | Brook Trout | 32,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1937 | Brook Trout | 32,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1937 | Brook Trout | 18,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1937 | Brook Trout | 18,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Big Elk Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Elk Creek was last stocked August 27, 1949 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Elk Creek?
Big Elk Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Big Elk Creek stocked?
Big Elk Creek is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in August.
How often is Big Elk Creek stocked?
Big Elk Creek has been stocked about 3 times a year — 58 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Elk Creek?
About 920,752 fish have been stocked in Big Elk Creek across 58 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Elk Creek?
Fish stocked in Big Elk Creek average about 3.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.