Blacktail Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1970 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Blacktail Creek was last stocked July 29, 1970 with Rainbow Trout. Blacktail Creek has 54 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1970, with about 286,944 fish stocked over that period.
When Blacktail Creek is stocked
Blacktail Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 16 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 29, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 185 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 185 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 175 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 175 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 506 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 506 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 575 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 575 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 518 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 518 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1953 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1953 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1953 | Brook Trout | 3,660 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1953 | Brook Trout | 3,660 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,120 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,120 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,856 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,856 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 194 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1947 | Brook Trout | 7,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1947 | Brook Trout | 7,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1946 | Brook Trout | 950 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1946 | Brook Trout | 950 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1941 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1941 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Blacktail Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Blacktail Creek was last stocked July 29, 1970 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Blacktail Creek?
Blacktail Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Blacktail Creek stocked?
Blacktail Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Blacktail Creek stocked?
Blacktail Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 54 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1970.
How many fish have been stocked in Blacktail Creek?
About 286,944 fish have been stocked in Blacktail Creek across 54 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Blacktail Creek?
Fish stocked in Blacktail Creek average about 6.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.