Cottonwood Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2005 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Creek was last stocked June 25, 2005 with Cutthroat Trout. Cottonwood Creek has 418 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2005, with about 3,531,869 fish stocked over that period.
When Cottonwood Creek is stocked
Cottonwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 118 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Cottonwood Creek, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,350 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,350 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 525 | 9.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 525 | 9.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 9.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 9.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 8.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 523 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 523 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 503 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 503 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 509 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 509 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 585 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 509 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 509 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 527 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 527 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 586 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 586 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 591 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 591 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 652 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 652 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 382 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 382 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 382 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 382 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 408 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 612 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 408 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Cottonwood Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Creek was last stocked June 25, 2005 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cottonwood Creek?
Cottonwood Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Cottonwood Creek stocked?
Cottonwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Cottonwood Creek stocked?
Cottonwood Creek has been stocked about 5 times a year — 418 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2005.
How many fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Creek?
About 3,531,869 fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Creek across 418 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cottonwood Creek?
Fish stocked in Cottonwood Creek average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.