Dry Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1953 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Dry Creek was last stocked August 20, 1953 with Rainbow Trout. Dry Creek has 60 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1953, with about 869,676 fish stocked over that period.
When Dry Creek is stocked
Dry Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 4,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,242 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,242 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,250 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1950 | Brown Trout | 27,624 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1950 | Brown Trout | 27,624 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1949 | Brown Trout | 23,625 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1949 | Brown Trout | 23,625 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1948 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1948 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1948 | Brook Trout | 216 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1948 | Brook Trout | 216 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1948 | Brown Trout | 30,720 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1948 | Brown Trout | 30,720 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1947 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1947 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1947 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1947 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1947 | Brown Trout | 23,205 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1947 | Brown Trout | 23,205 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1946 | Brown Trout | 20,616 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1946 | Brown Trout | 20,616 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1943 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1943 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,975 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,975 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1941 | Brook Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1941 | Brook Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1940 | Brook Trout | 28,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1940 | Brook Trout | 28,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1939 | Brook Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1939 | Brook Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1938 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1938 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1938 | Brook Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1937 | Brook Trout | 20,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Dry Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Dry Creek was last stocked August 20, 1953 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Dry Creek?
Dry Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Dry Creek stocked?
Dry Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Dry Creek stocked?
Dry Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 60 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1953.
How many fish have been stocked in Dry Creek?
About 869,676 fish have been stocked in Dry Creek across 60 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Dry Creek?
Fish stocked in Dry Creek average about 3.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.