Bitterroot River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1979 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bitterroot River was last stocked July 31, 1979 with Rainbow Trout. Bitterroot River has 860 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1979, with about 7,310,555 fish stocked over that period.
When Bitterroot River is stocked
Bitterroot River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 288 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 31, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,775 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,775 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,710 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,710 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1979 | Brown Trout | 6,144 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1979 | Brown Trout | 6,144 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,513 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,513 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,775 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,775 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,785 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 1,785 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,468 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,468 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,913 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,913 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,673 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,673 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,132 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,132 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,219 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,219 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,617 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,429 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,182 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,182 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,224 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,198 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,198 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 5,712 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 5,712 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 6,120 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 6,120 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,264 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,264 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,264 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bitterroot River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bitterroot River was last stocked July 31, 1979 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bitterroot River?
Bitterroot River is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Bitterroot River stocked?
Bitterroot River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Bitterroot River stocked?
Bitterroot River has been stocked about 17 times a year — 860 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1979.
How many fish have been stocked in Bitterroot River?
About 7,310,555 fish have been stocked in Bitterroot River across 860 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bitterroot River?
Fish stocked in Bitterroot River average about 5.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.