Big Hole River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1993 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Hole River was last stocked August 2, 1993 with Arctic Grayling. Big Hole River has 893 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1993, with about 22,085,524 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Hole River is stocked
Big Hole River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 408 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 408 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 214 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 3,008 | 8.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 10.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 775 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 775 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 806 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 806 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 837 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 837 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 855 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 855 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 817 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 817 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 828 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 923 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 923 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 994 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 860 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 792 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 707 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 707 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,140 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,140 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 649 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 649 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 891 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Big Hole River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Hole River was last stocked August 2, 1993 with Arctic Grayling.
What fish species are stocked in Big Hole River?
Big Hole River is stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Big Hole River stocked?
Big Hole River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Big Hole River stocked?
Big Hole River has been stocked about 14 times a year — 893 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1993.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Hole River?
About 22,085,524 fish have been stocked in Big Hole River across 893 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Hole River?
Fish stocked in Big Hole River average about 7.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.