Dearborn River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1973 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Dearborn River was last stocked July 24, 1973 with Rainbow Trout. Dearborn River has 95 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1973, with about 1,074,908 fish stocked over that period.
When Dearborn River is stocked
Dearborn River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 29 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 876 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 876 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,080 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,080 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 4,340 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 4,340 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,480 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,480 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1965 | Brook Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1965 | Brook Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,240 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,240 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,295 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,295 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 6,640 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 1,960 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 1,960 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,304 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,304 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,184 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,184 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,640 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,640 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1949 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1949 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 19, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 2,880 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Dearborn River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Dearborn River was last stocked July 24, 1973 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Dearborn River?
Dearborn River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Dearborn River stocked?
Dearborn River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Dearborn River stocked?
Dearborn River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 95 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1973.
How many fish have been stocked in Dearborn River?
About 1,074,908 fish have been stocked in Dearborn River across 95 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Dearborn River?
Fish stocked in Dearborn River average about 6.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.