Cataract Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–1951 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cataract Creek was last stocked September 3, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout. Cataract Creek has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–1951, with about 272,290 fish stocked over that period.
When Cataract Creek is stocked
Cataract Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,530 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 5,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 5,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 21, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 21, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,040 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,040 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Cataract Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cataract Creek was last stocked September 3, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cataract Creek?
Cataract Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Cataract Creek stocked?
Cataract Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Cataract Creek stocked?
Cataract Creek is stocked intermittently — 18 recorded stockings between 1932 and 1951.
How many fish have been stocked in Cataract Creek?
About 272,290 fish have been stocked in Cataract Creek across 18 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cataract Creek?
Fish stocked in Cataract Creek average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.