Highwood Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1976 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Highwood Creek was last stocked July 22, 1976 with Rainbow Trout. Highwood Creek has 88 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1976, with about 481,617 fish stocked over that period.
When Highwood Creek is stocked
Highwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 32 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 22, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 512 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 233 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 233 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 272 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 272 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 266 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 266 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 255 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 731 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 731 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 774 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 774 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,620 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,620 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,890 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,890 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,070 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,070 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,856 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 1952 | Brook Trout | 4,320 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 1952 | Brook Trout | 4,320 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1951 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1951 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 480 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 480 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1950 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1950 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1948 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1948 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1947 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Highwood Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Highwood Creek was last stocked July 22, 1976 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Highwood Creek?
Highwood Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Highwood Creek stocked?
Highwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Highwood Creek stocked?
Highwood Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 88 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1976.
How many fish have been stocked in Highwood Creek?
About 481,617 fish have been stocked in Highwood Creek across 88 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Highwood Creek?
Fish stocked in Highwood Creek average about 5.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.