Box Elder Creek Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1968–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Box Elder Creek Reservoir was last stocked June 5, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Box Elder Creek Reservoir has 54 stocking records on file, spanning 1968–2025, with about 213,405 fish stocked over that period.
When Box Elder Creek Reservoir is stocked
Box Elder Creek Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in June — 20 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 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 4.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 4.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 8.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,073 | 8.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 824 | 9.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 7.22" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 7.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,082 | 4.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.06" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 515 | 7.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,014 | 4.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 8.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 8.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 5,418 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 517 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 8.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 546 | 8.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 5.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 514 | 6.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2000 | Walleye | 50,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 7.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,625 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 5,288 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 4,991 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 5,025 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 5,120 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,522 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 4,973 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,169 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 4,997 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 5,141 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 3,024 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 4,960 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 5,010 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 5,049 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 5,130 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 5,100 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 5,670 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 4,950 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 9,860 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Box Elder Creek Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Box Elder Creek Reservoir was last stocked June 5, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Box Elder Creek Reservoir?
Box Elder Creek Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye.
What time of year is Box Elder Creek Reservoir stocked?
Box Elder Creek Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in June.
How often is Box Elder Creek Reservoir stocked?
Box Elder Creek Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 54 recorded stockings between 1968 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Box Elder Creek Reservoir?
About 213,405 fish have been stocked in Box Elder Creek Reservoir across 54 recorded events since 1968, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Box Elder Creek Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Box Elder Creek Reservoir average about 5.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.