Fords Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fords Creek was last stocked September 13, 1968 with Brook Trout. Fords Creek has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1968, with about 108,406 fish stocked over that period.
When Fords Creek is stocked
Fords Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 1968 | Brook Trout | 2,070 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1968 | Brook Trout | 2,070 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1945 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1945 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1943 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1943 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1941 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1928 | Brown Trout | 13,333 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1928 | Brown Trout | 13,333 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Fords Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Fords Creek was last stocked September 13, 1968 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Fords Creek?
Fords Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Fords Creek stocked?
Fords Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Fords Creek stocked?
Fords Creek is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in Fords Creek?
About 108,406 fish have been stocked in Fords Creek across 13 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Fords Creek?
Fish stocked in Fords Creek average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.