Fishtrap Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1952 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fishtrap Creek was last stocked July 16, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout. Fishtrap Creek has 35 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1952, with about 565,770 fish stocked over that period.
When Fishtrap Creek is stocked
Fishtrap Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in September — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,120 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 25, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 1,550 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 55,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 55,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1938 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1938 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 26, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 26, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 25,750 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 25,750 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,640 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,640 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Fishtrap Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fishtrap Creek was last stocked July 16, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fishtrap Creek?
Fishtrap Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Fishtrap Creek stocked?
Fishtrap Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in September.
How often is Fishtrap Creek stocked?
Fishtrap Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 35 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1952.
How many fish have been stocked in Fishtrap Creek?
About 565,770 fish have been stocked in Fishtrap Creek across 35 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fishtrap Creek?
Fish stocked in Fishtrap Creek average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.