Burns Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1933–1947 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Burns Creek was last stocked June 28, 1947 with Brown Trout. Burns Creek has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1933–1947, with about 5,410 fish stocked over that period.
When Burns Creek is stocked
Burns Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 1947 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bluegill | 26 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Yellow Perch | 300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Largemouth Bass | 66 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bluegill | 1,166 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bluegill | 40 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bullhead | 2 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Crappie | 66 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 1933 | Yellow Perch | 250 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Yellow Perch | 6 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Yellow Perch | 6 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bluegill | 40 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Yellow Perch | 300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Yellow Perch | 250 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bullhead | 2 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Crappie | 66 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bluegill | 1,166 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Crappie | 66 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Crappie | 66 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1933 | Bluegill | 26 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Burns Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Burns Creek was last stocked June 28, 1947 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Burns Creek?
Burns Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Bullhead, and Crappie.
What time of year is Burns Creek stocked?
Burns Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Burns Creek stocked?
Burns Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 20 recorded stockings between 1933 and 1947.
How many fish have been stocked in Burns Creek?
About 5,410 fish have been stocked in Burns Creek across 20 recorded events since 1933, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Burns Creek?
Fish stocked in Burns Creek average about 2.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.