Buck Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buck Creek was last stocked July 5, 1968 with Cutthroat Trout. Buck Creek has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–1968, with about 361,668 fish stocked over that period.
When Buck Creek is stocked
Buck Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Buck Creek, freshest activity first.
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Jefferson River
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Plunket Lake
8 mi1 species · 1 records
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 5, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,776 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,776 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 36,638 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 36,638 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,030 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,030 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 12,140 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,280 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,280 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 46,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 46,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Buck Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buck Creek was last stocked July 5, 1968 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Buck Creek?
Buck Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Buck Creek stocked?
Buck Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Buck Creek stocked?
Buck Creek is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1936 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in Buck Creek?
About 361,668 fish have been stocked in Buck Creek across 20 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Buck Creek?
Fish stocked in Buck Creek average about 1.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.