Elk River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1948–1951 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Elk River was last stocked July 17, 1951 with Rainbow Trout. Elk River has 6 stocking records on file, spanning 1948–1951, with about 91,136 fish stocked over that period.
When Elk River is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Elk River, freshest activity first.
High Hope Lake
11 mi1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2024
Papoose Lake
10 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked August 1993
Cradle Lake, Upper
11 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked August 1991
Wade Lake
3 mi4 species · 146 records
Last stocked May 1991
Blue Danube Lake
11 mi2 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1989
MacDonald Pond
10 mi2 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 1988
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 25,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 25,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 5,068 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 5,068 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Elk River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Elk River was last stocked July 17, 1951 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Elk River?
Elk River is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
How often is Elk River stocked?
Elk River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 6 recorded stockings between 1948 and 1951.
How many fish have been stocked in Elk River?
About 91,136 fish have been stocked in Elk River across 6 recorded events since 1948, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Elk River?
Fish stocked in Elk River average about 1.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.