Ford Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1965 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ford Creek was last stocked June 15, 1965 with Rainbow Trout. Ford Creek has 55 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1965, with about 440,614 fish stocked over that period.
When Ford Creek is stocked
Ford Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Ford Creek, freshest activity first.
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Pauls Lake
2 mi1 species · 1 records
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Barr Creek
5 mi1 species · 8 records
Last stocked September 1952
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,620 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,620 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 648 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 648 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 1,060 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 1,060 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 756 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 756 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 608 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 608 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,872 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,872 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 5,250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 5,250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1943 | Brook Trout | 7,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 6,666 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1940 | Brook Trout | 9,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1940 | Brook Trout | 9,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,790 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,790 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 45,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Ford Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ford Creek was last stocked June 15, 1965 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ford Creek?
Ford Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Ford Creek stocked?
Ford Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Ford Creek stocked?
Ford Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 55 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1965.
How many fish have been stocked in Ford Creek?
About 440,614 fish have been stocked in Ford Creek across 55 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ford Creek?
Fish stocked in Ford Creek average about 11.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.