Bonanza Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–1953 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bonanza Creek was last stocked June 29, 1953 with Brook Trout. Bonanza Creek has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–1953, with about 15,780 fish stocked over that period.
When Bonanza Creek is stocked
Bonanza Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in September — 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 1953 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1952 | Brook Trout | 1,120 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1952 | Brook Trout | 1,120 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1949 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1949 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 720 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bonanza Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bonanza Creek was last stocked June 29, 1953 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bonanza Creek?
Bonanza Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Bonanza Creek stocked?
Bonanza Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in September.
How often is Bonanza Creek stocked?
Bonanza Creek is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1942 and 1953.
How many fish have been stocked in Bonanza Creek?
About 15,780 fish have been stocked in Bonanza Creek across 12 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bonanza Creek?
Fish stocked in Bonanza Creek average about 4.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.