Fishtail Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fishtail Creek was last stocked April 11, 1949 with Brown Trout. Fishtail Creek has 30 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1949, with about 457,000 fish stocked over that period.
When Fishtail Creek is stocked
Fishtail Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1949 | Brown Trout | 34,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1949 | Brown Trout | 34,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1948 | Brown Trout | 21,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1948 | Brown Trout | 21,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1947 | Brown Trout | 26,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1947 | Brown Trout | 26,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 22 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1944 | Brook Trout | 17,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1944 | Brook Trout | 17,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 22,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 22,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 10, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 10, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 22,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 22,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Fishtail Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fishtail Creek was last stocked April 11, 1949 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fishtail Creek?
Fishtail Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Fishtail Creek stocked?
Fishtail Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Fishtail Creek stocked?
Fishtail Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 30 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in Fishtail Creek?
About 457,000 fish have been stocked in Fishtail Creek across 30 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fishtail Creek?
Fish stocked in Fishtail Creek average about 3.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.