Deer Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1952 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Deer Creek was last stocked August 5, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout. Deer Creek has 26 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1952, with about 180,800 fish stocked over that period.
When Deer Creek is stocked
Deer Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1949 | Brook Trout | 1,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1949 | Brook Trout | 1,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 18 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,920 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,920 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,680 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,680 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Deer Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Deer Creek was last stocked August 5, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Deer Creek?
Deer Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Deer Creek stocked?
Deer Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Deer Creek stocked?
Deer Creek is stocked intermittently — 26 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1952.
How many fish have been stocked in Deer Creek?
About 180,800 fish have been stocked in Deer Creek across 26 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Deer Creek?
Fish stocked in Deer Creek average about 2.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.