Big Horn Dam Fish Stocking
Montana · 1963–2008 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Horn Dam was last stocked May 13, 2008 with Rainbow Trout. Big Horn Dam has 63 stocking records on file, spanning 1963–2008, with about 219,207 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Horn Dam is stocked
Big Horn Dam is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 38 | 10.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,279 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,355 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 53 | 11.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 10.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 45 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 5,002 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 4,878 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 8,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,250 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,250 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 5,030 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 5,716 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 5,001 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 5,800 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 3,003 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 26, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 5,003 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 26, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Big Horn Dam last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Horn Dam was last stocked May 13, 2008 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Horn Dam?
Big Horn Dam is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Big Horn Dam stocked?
Big Horn Dam is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Big Horn Dam stocked?
Big Horn Dam has been stocked about 1 times a year — 63 recorded stockings between 1963 and 2008.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Horn Dam?
About 219,207 fish have been stocked in Big Horn Dam across 63 recorded events since 1963, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Horn Dam?
Fish stocked in Big Horn Dam average about 8.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.