Checkerboard Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1943 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Checkerboard Creek was last stocked July 22, 1943 with Brook Trout. Checkerboard Creek has 10 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1943, with about 80,800 fish stocked over that period.
When Checkerboard Creek is stocked
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 1943 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1943 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1938 | Brook Trout | 14,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1938 | Brook Trout | 14,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 2 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Checkerboard Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Checkerboard Creek was last stocked July 22, 1943 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Checkerboard Creek?
Checkerboard Creek is stocked with Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Checkerboard Creek stocked?
Checkerboard Creek is stocked intermittently — 10 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1943.
How many fish have been stocked in Checkerboard Creek?
About 80,800 fish have been stocked in Checkerboard Creek across 10 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Checkerboard Creek?
Fish stocked in Checkerboard Creek average about 2.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.