Buffalo Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1929–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buffalo Creek was last stocked May 31, 1949 with Brook Trout. Buffalo Creek has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1929–1949, with about 67,750 fish stocked over that period.
When Buffalo Creek is stocked
Buffalo Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1949 | Brook Trout | 1,267 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1949 | Brook Trout | 1,267 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,150 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,150 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1929 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,528 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1929 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,528 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Buffalo Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Buffalo Creek was last stocked May 31, 1949 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Buffalo Creek?
Buffalo Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Buffalo Creek stocked?
Buffalo Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Buffalo Creek stocked?
Buffalo Creek is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1929 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in Buffalo Creek?
About 67,750 fish have been stocked in Buffalo Creek across 16 recorded events since 1929, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Buffalo Creek?
Fish stocked in Buffalo Creek average about 3.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.