Hughes Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–1951 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hughes Creek was last stocked August 28, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout. Hughes Creek has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–1951, with about 213,980 fish stocked over that period.
When Hughes Creek is stocked
Hughes Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Hughes Creek, freshest activity first.
Piquett Lake
10 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 2008
Painted Rocks Reservior
6 mi3 species · 45 records
Last stocked June 1984
Capri Lake
13 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked August 1979
Overwhich Creek
4 mi2 species · 33 records
Last stocked August 1954
Pass Lake
13 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked July 1952
Watchtower Creek
10 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1951
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,920 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,920 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,550 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,550 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,920 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,920 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Hughes Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hughes Creek was last stocked August 28, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hughes Creek?
Hughes Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Hughes Creek stocked?
Hughes Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Hughes Creek stocked?
Hughes Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 15 recorded stockings between 1942 and 1951.
How many fish have been stocked in Hughes Creek?
About 213,980 fish have been stocked in Hughes Creek across 15 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hughes Creek?
Fish stocked in Hughes Creek average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.