Hyalite Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1980 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hyalite Creek was last stocked July 24, 1980 with Cutthroat Trout. Hyalite Creek has 109 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1980, with about 668,407 fish stocked over that period.
When Hyalite Creek is stocked
Hyalite Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 47 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Hyalite Creek
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Montana.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Hyalite Creek, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Hyalite Creek was last stocked July 24, 1980, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Montana freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Montana license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Montana fish & wildlife agency.Official Montana regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Hyalite Creek:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Recommended Tackle for Hyalite Creek
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Hyalite Creek, freshest activity first.
Regional Parks Ponds
7 mi1 species · 24 records
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Cattail Lake
6 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked May 2026
Valley West Pond
8 mi1 species · 12 records
Last stocked May 2026
The Lakes Subdivision
8 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked June 2025
Davis Ponds
6 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked May 1977
Bridger Creek
7 mi3 species · 47 records
Last stocked August 1953
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,254 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,254 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,006 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 21,006 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,373 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,373 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,778 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,070 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,979 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 1,979 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,041 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,041 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,058 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,058 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 3,030 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 3,080 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 3,080 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 2,991 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 2,991 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 4,011 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 4,011 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 3,017 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 3,017 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 3,011 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 3,011 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 4,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 4,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 2,024 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 2,024 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,033 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,052 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,052 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,608 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,608 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,320 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,320 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,892 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,892 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Hyalite Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Hyalite Creek was last stocked July 24, 1980 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hyalite Creek?
Hyalite Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Hyalite Creek stocked?
Hyalite Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Hyalite Creek stocked?
Hyalite Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 109 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1980.
How many fish have been stocked in Hyalite Creek?
About 668,407 fish have been stocked in Hyalite Creek across 109 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Hyalite Creek?
Fish stocked in Hyalite Creek average about 5.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Hyalite Creek?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Montana freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Montana fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Hyalite Creek?
Freshly stocked trout in Hyalite Creek typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.