Hat Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–1952 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hat Creek was last stocked July 17, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout. Hat Creek has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–1952, with about 40,112 fish stocked over that period.
When Hat Creek is stocked
Hat Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Hat Creek, freshest activity first.
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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 17, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 810 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 810 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 810 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 810 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,496 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,496 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,840 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,840 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Hat Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hat Creek was last stocked July 17, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hat Creek?
Hat Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Hat Creek stocked?
Hat Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Hat Creek stocked?
Hat Creek is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1942 and 1952.
How many fish have been stocked in Hat Creek?
About 40,112 fish have been stocked in Hat Creek across 12 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hat Creek?
Fish stocked in Hat Creek average about 2.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.