Big Sandy Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1972 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Sandy Creek was last stocked May 16, 1972 with Cutthroat Trout. Big Sandy Creek has 74 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1972, with about 385,492 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Sandy Creek is stocked
Big Sandy Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 21 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,032 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,032 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,502 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,502 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,507 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,507 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,547 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,547 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1966 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1966 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1963 | Brook Trout | 2,025 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1963 | Brook Trout | 2,025 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 3,254 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 3,254 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1962 | Brook Trout | 2,025 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1962 | Brook Trout | 2,025 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1960 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 714 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 714 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1958 | Brook Trout | 2,050 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1958 | Brook Trout | 2,050 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1953 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1953 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1953 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1953 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1951 | Brook Trout | 2,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1950 | Brook Trout | 4,320 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1950 | Brook Trout | 4,320 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1949 | Brook Trout | 8,580 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1949 | Brook Trout | 8,580 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1947 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Big Sandy Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Sandy Creek was last stocked May 16, 1972 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Sandy Creek?
Big Sandy Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Big Sandy Creek stocked?
Big Sandy Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Big Sandy Creek stocked?
Big Sandy Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 74 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1972.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Sandy Creek?
About 385,492 fish have been stocked in Big Sandy Creek across 74 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Sandy Creek?
Fish stocked in Big Sandy Creek average about 4.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.