Big Otter Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1955 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Otter Creek was last stocked June 15, 1955 with Brown Trout. Big Otter Creek has 74 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1955, with about 465,092 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Otter Creek is stocked
Big Otter Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in October — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Big Otter Creek, freshest activity first.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1955 | Brown Trout | 11,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1955 | Brown Trout | 11,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1955 | Brown Trout | 8,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1955 | Brown Trout | 8,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1955 | Brown Trout | 8,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1955 | Brown Trout | 8,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1955 | Brown Trout | 11,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1955 | Brown Trout | 11,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1954 | Brown Trout | 12,451 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1954 | Brown Trout | 12,451 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1954 | Brown Trout | 10,150 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,040 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1953 | Brown Trout | 6,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1953 | Brown Trout | 6,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Brook Trout | 4,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Brook Trout | 4,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 5,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 5,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1949 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1949 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1949 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1949 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1948 | Brook Trout | 10,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1948 | Brook Trout | 10,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1947 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1947 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1947 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1947 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1947 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 18, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 18, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 18, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 18, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Big Otter Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Otter Creek was last stocked June 15, 1955 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Otter Creek?
Big Otter Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Big Otter Creek stocked?
Big Otter Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in October.
How often is Big Otter Creek stocked?
Big Otter Creek has been stocked about 3 times a year — 74 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1955.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Otter Creek?
About 465,092 fish have been stocked in Big Otter Creek across 74 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Otter Creek?
Fish stocked in Big Otter Creek average about 4.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.