Fish Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1973 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fish Creek was last stocked July 24, 1973 with Rainbow Trout. Fish Creek has 188 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1973, with about 1,242,289 fish stocked over that period.
When Fish Creek is stocked
Fish Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 954 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 954 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 798 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 798 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 966 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 966 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 939 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 939 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 669 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 669 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 851 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 851 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 660 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 660 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 614 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 614 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 606 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 606 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 625 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 625 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,225 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,225 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,017 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,017 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 828 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 828 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 953 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 953 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 943 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 934 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 934 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,132 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,132 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 742 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 742 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,002 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,002 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 963 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 963 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Fish Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fish Creek was last stocked July 24, 1973 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fish Creek?
Fish Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Fish Creek stocked?
Fish Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Fish Creek stocked?
Fish Creek has been stocked about 4 times a year — 188 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1973.
How many fish have been stocked in Fish Creek?
About 1,242,289 fish have been stocked in Fish Creek across 188 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fish Creek?
Fish stocked in Fish Creek average about 7.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.