Coal Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1982 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Coal Creek was last stocked September 15, 1982 with Cutthroat Trout. Coal Creek has 43 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1982, with about 669,676 fish stocked over that period.
When Coal Creek is stocked
Coal Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in September — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Coal Creek, freshest activity first.
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Big Hawk Lake
6 mi1 species · 22 records
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Bergsicker Lake
6 mi1 species · 9 records
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Lower Three Eagles Lake
7 mi1 species · 22 records
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Pilgrim Lake 1
7 mi1 species · 13 records
Last stocked August 2017
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 100,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 100,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1977 | Smallmouth Bass | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,725 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,573 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,725 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,573 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,240 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,240 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,240 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,240 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,750 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,750 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Trout (unspecified) | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Trout (unspecified) | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,525 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1951 | Trout (unspecified) | 1,215 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1950 | Trout (unspecified) | 12,100 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1950 | Trout (unspecified) | 12,100 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,240 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,240 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 38,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 38,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Coal Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Coal Creek was last stocked September 15, 1982 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Coal Creek?
Coal Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Trout (unspecified).
What time of year is Coal Creek stocked?
Coal Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in September.
How often is Coal Creek stocked?
Coal Creek is stocked intermittently — 43 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1982.
How many fish have been stocked in Coal Creek?
About 669,676 fish have been stocked in Coal Creek across 43 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Coal Creek?
Fish stocked in Coal Creek average about 4.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.