Big Timber Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1963 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Timber Creek was last stocked August 21, 1963 with Rainbow Trout. Big Timber Creek has 105 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1963, with about 1,637,006 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Timber Creek is stocked
Big Timber Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in September — 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 4,680 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 4,680 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 912 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 912 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,207 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,207 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1953 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 8,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1951 | Brook Trout | 600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1950 | Brook Trout | 6,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1949 | Brook Trout | 13,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1949 | Brook Trout | 13,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1947 | Brook Trout | 2,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1947 | Brook Trout | 2,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1947 | Brook Trout | 12,880 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1947 | Brook Trout | 12,880 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1946 | Brook Trout | 5,430 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1946 | Brook Trout | 5,430 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 18,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 18,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1942 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1942 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Big Timber Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Timber Creek was last stocked August 21, 1963 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Timber Creek?
Big Timber Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Big Timber Creek stocked?
Big Timber Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in September.
How often is Big Timber Creek stocked?
Big Timber Creek has been stocked about 3 times a year — 105 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1963.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Timber Creek?
About 1,637,006 fish have been stocked in Big Timber Creek across 105 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Timber Creek?
Fish stocked in Big Timber Creek average about 3.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.