Finley Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–1947 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Finley Creek was last stocked September 30, 1947 with Cutthroat Trout. Finley Creek has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–1947, with about 573,080 fish stocked over that period.
When Finley Creek is stocked
Finley Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Finley Creek, freshest activity first.
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Wapiti Lake
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 19,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 19,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1937 | Rainbow Trout | 11,280 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 1937 | Rainbow Trout | 11,280 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1937 | Rainbow Trout | 10,800 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,280 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,280 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 75,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 75,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 34,080 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 34,080 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 21, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 55,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 21, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 55,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Finley Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Finley Creek was last stocked September 30, 1947 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Finley Creek?
Finley Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Finley Creek stocked?
Finley Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Finley Creek stocked?
Finley Creek is stocked intermittently — 18 recorded stockings between 1932 and 1947.
How many fish have been stocked in Finley Creek?
About 573,080 fish have been stocked in Finley Creek across 18 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Finley Creek?
Fish stocked in Finley Creek average about 1.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.