Box Elder Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1971 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Box Elder Creek was last stocked June 18, 1971 with Brook Trout. Box Elder Creek has 43 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1971, with about 185,537 fish stocked over that period.
When Box Elder Creek is stocked
Box Elder Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 17 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 18, 1971 | Brook Trout | 4,284 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1971 | Brook Trout | 4,284 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 21, 1969 | Brook Trout | 273 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 21, 1969 | Brook Trout | 273 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 20,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 20,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1950 | Brook Trout | 3,750 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1949 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1949 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,688 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,688 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1947 | Brook Trout | 2,128 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1947 | Brook Trout | 2,128 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,260 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1943 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1943 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1941 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1941 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1940 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1940 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1940 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1937 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1937 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 6,312 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 6,312 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1933 | Brook Trout | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1933 | Brook Trout | 600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1933 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1933 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1933 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1933 | Brook Trout | 4,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1933 | Brook Trout | 4,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1931 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1931 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1928 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1928 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1928 | Brook Trout | 4,757 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Box Elder Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Box Elder Creek was last stocked June 18, 1971 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Box Elder Creek?
Box Elder Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Box Elder Creek stocked?
Box Elder Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Box Elder Creek stocked?
Box Elder Creek is stocked intermittently — 43 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1971.
How many fish have been stocked in Box Elder Creek?
About 185,537 fish have been stocked in Box Elder Creek across 43 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Box Elder Creek?
Fish stocked in Box Elder Creek average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.