Careless Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–1948 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Careless Creek was last stocked August 10, 1948 with Brook Trout. Careless Creek has 21 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–1948, with about 173,920 fish stocked over that period.
When Careless Creek is stocked
Careless Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Careless Creek, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1948 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1948 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1947 | Brook Trout | 4,160 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1947 | Brook Trout | 4,160 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1946 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1946 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 1944 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1944 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1943 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1942 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1941 | Brook Trout | 8,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1941 | Brook Trout | 8,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1941 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1940 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1940 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1939 | Brook Trout | 24,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1939 | Brook Trout | 24,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Careless Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Careless Creek was last stocked August 10, 1948 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Careless Creek?
Careless Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Careless Creek stocked?
Careless Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Careless Creek stocked?
Careless Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 21 recorded stockings between 1932 and 1948.
How many fish have been stocked in Careless Creek?
About 173,920 fish have been stocked in Careless Creek across 21 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Careless Creek?
Fish stocked in Careless Creek average about 3.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.