Bighorn River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1966–1992 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bighorn River was last stocked August 4, 1992 with Smallmouth Bass. Bighorn River has 85 stocking records on file, spanning 1966–1992, with about 1,572,494 fish stocked over that period.
When Bighorn River is stocked
Bighorn River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 1992 | Smallmouth Bass | 36,865 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1992 | Smallmouth Bass | 36,865 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1992 | Smallmouth Bass | 49,570 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1991 | Smallmouth Bass | 40,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1991 | Smallmouth Bass | 40,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1991 | Smallmouth Bass | 60,300 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1990 | Smallmouth Bass | 31,920 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1990 | Smallmouth Bass | 31,920 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1990 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,648 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1990 | Smallmouth Bass | 13,167 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1989 | Smallmouth Bass | 35,840 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1989 | Smallmouth Bass | 64,300 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1989 | Smallmouth Bass | 64,300 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 25,080 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 25,080 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 25,100 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 25,100 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1986 | Smallmouth Bass | 14,770 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1986 | Smallmouth Bass | 47,415 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1986 | Smallmouth Bass | 14,770 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 14,924 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 14,924 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 14,924 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 14,924 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 29, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 29, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 25,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 25,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 22,491 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 23,100 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 22,491 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 23,100 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 16,932 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 22,950 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 22,950 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 21,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 21,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,325 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,325 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 10,771 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 10,771 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 11,750 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 11,750 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 17,993 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 17,993 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 24,480 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bighorn River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bighorn River was last stocked August 4, 1992 with Smallmouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Bighorn River?
Bighorn River is stocked with Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Bighorn River stocked?
Bighorn River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Bighorn River stocked?
Bighorn River has been stocked about 3 times a year — 85 recorded stockings between 1966 and 1992.
How many fish have been stocked in Bighorn River?
About 1,572,494 fish have been stocked in Bighorn River across 85 recorded events since 1966, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bighorn River?
Fish stocked in Bighorn River average about 4.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.