East Fork Bitterroot River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1973 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, East Fork Bitterroot River was last stocked June 28, 1973 with Rainbow Trout. East Fork Bitterroot River has 135 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1973, with about 1,916,472 fish stocked over that period.
When East Fork Bitterroot River is stocked
East Fork Bitterroot River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 48 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near East Fork Bitterroot River, freshest activity first.
Lake Como
9 mi5 species · 384 records
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Boulder Lake
11 mi1 species · 6 records
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Chaffin Lake
10 mi1 species · 2 records
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Kerlee Lake
11 mi1 species · 5 records
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West Fork Bitterroot River
0 mi3 species · 171 records
Last stocked July 1979
Lost Horse Creek
11 mi2 species · 35 records
Last stocked August 1954
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,540 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,978 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,978 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,220 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,600 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,250 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,250 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,920 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,920 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,700 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,700 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,700 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 3,968 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 3,968 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was East Fork Bitterroot River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, East Fork Bitterroot River was last stocked June 28, 1973 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in East Fork Bitterroot River?
East Fork Bitterroot River is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is East Fork Bitterroot River stocked?
East Fork Bitterroot River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is East Fork Bitterroot River stocked?
East Fork Bitterroot River has been stocked about 3 times a year — 135 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1973.
How many fish have been stocked in East Fork Bitterroot River?
About 1,916,472 fish have been stocked in East Fork Bitterroot River across 135 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in East Fork Bitterroot River?
Fish stocked in East Fork Bitterroot River average about 3.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.