Bridger Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1946–1953 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bridger Creek was last stocked August 18, 1953 with Rainbow Trout. Bridger Creek has 47 stocking records on file, spanning 1946–1953, with about 312,724 fish stocked over that period.
When Bridger Creek is stocked
Bridger Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 5,175 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 5,175 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1951 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1951 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 5,250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 5,250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 18,300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1950 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1950 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1949 | Brook Trout | 7,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,369 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,369 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1948 | Brook Trout | 1,040 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1948 | Brook Trout | 1,040 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 416 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 416 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1948 | Brook Trout | 360 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1948 | Brook Trout | 360 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 416 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 416 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 41,672 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 41,672 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 17, 1948 | Brown Trout | 824 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 17, 1948 | Brook Trout | 842 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 17, 1948 | Brook Trout | 842 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 17, 1948 | Brown Trout | 824 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 17, 1948 | Brook Trout | 842 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 17, 1948 | Brook Trout | 842 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1947 | Brook Trout | 15,180 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1947 | Brook Trout | 15,180 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 22, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 22, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 27, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 3,620 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 27, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 3,620 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 14,776 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 14,776 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1946 | Brook Trout | 19,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1946 | Brook Trout | 19,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 3,655 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 3,655 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 10,300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bridger Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bridger Creek was last stocked August 18, 1953 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bridger Creek?
Bridger Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Bridger Creek stocked?
Bridger Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Bridger Creek stocked?
Bridger Creek has been stocked about 6 times a year — 47 recorded stockings between 1946 and 1953.
How many fish have been stocked in Bridger Creek?
About 312,724 fish have been stocked in Bridger Creek across 47 recorded events since 1946, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bridger Creek?
Fish stocked in Bridger Creek average about 5.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.