Clearwater River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1941–1951 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Clearwater River was last stocked August 21, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout. Clearwater River has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1941–1951, with about 130,500 fish stocked over that period.
When Clearwater River is stocked
Clearwater River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Clearwater River, freshest activity first.
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4 mi5 species · 505 records
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Big Bear Lake
11 mi1 species · 30 records
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Upsata Lake
11 mi2 species · 61 records
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Salmon Lake
9 mi5 species · 86 records
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Big Creek
9 mi6 species · 237 records
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Trout Creek
3 mi5 species · 136 records
Last stocked December 1986
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,220 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,220 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 76 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 76 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,268 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 29,440 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 29,440 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Clearwater River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Clearwater River was last stocked August 21, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Clearwater River?
Clearwater River is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Clearwater River stocked?
Clearwater River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Clearwater River stocked?
Clearwater River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 22 recorded stockings between 1941 and 1951.
How many fish have been stocked in Clearwater River?
About 130,500 fish have been stocked in Clearwater River across 22 recorded events since 1941, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Clearwater River?
Fish stocked in Clearwater River average about 4.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.