Elk Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2000 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Elk Creek was last stocked July 13, 2000 with Cutthroat Trout. Elk Creek has 270 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2000, with about 2,938,687 fish stocked over that period.
When Elk Creek is stocked
Elk Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 70 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 36,909 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 36,909 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,013 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,013 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,060 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,060 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 3, 1986 | Brown Trout | 26,592 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 3, 1986 | Brown Trout | 26,592 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 1985 | Brown Trout | 29,600 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 5, 1985 | Brown Trout | 29,600 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,083 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,083 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 172 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 172 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 164 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 164 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 172 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 172 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 688 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 688 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 21, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 704 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 21, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 704 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,275 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,012 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,012 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,240 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,240 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,601 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,601 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 2,030 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 2,030 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 720 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 720 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,748 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,544 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,544 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Elk Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Elk Creek was last stocked July 13, 2000 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Elk Creek?
Elk Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Elk Creek stocked?
Elk Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Elk Creek stocked?
Elk Creek has been stocked about 4 times a year — 270 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2000.
How many fish have been stocked in Elk Creek?
About 2,938,687 fish have been stocked in Elk Creek across 270 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Elk Creek?
Fish stocked in Elk Creek average about 7.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.