Big Spring Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1981 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Spring Creek was last stocked July 2, 1981 with Rainbow Trout. Big Spring Creek has 1,201 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1981, with about 8,704,673 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Spring Creek is stocked
Big Spring Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 29, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 31,414 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 29, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 31,414 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,325 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,325 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,325 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,325 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,346 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,346 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,346 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,815 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,815 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,224 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,224 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,326 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,326 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,326 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,326 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,326 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,681 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,681 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 816 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 816 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,683 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,683 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,591 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,591 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Big Spring Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Spring Creek was last stocked July 2, 1981 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Spring Creek?
Big Spring Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Big Spring Creek stocked?
Big Spring Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Big Spring Creek stocked?
Big Spring Creek has been stocked about 22 times a year — 1,201 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1981.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Spring Creek?
About 8,704,673 fish have been stocked in Big Spring Creek across 1,201 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Spring Creek?
Fish stocked in Big Spring Creek average about 6.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.