Lion Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–1988 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lion Creek was last stocked August 22, 1988 with Cutthroat Trout. Lion Creek has 30 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–1988, with about 493,048 fish stocked over that period.
When Lion Creek is stocked
Lion Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lion Creek, freshest activity first.
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Shelf Lake
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Upper Holland Lake
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Last stocked July 2022
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,470 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,470 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,354 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,354 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,988 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,988 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,460 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,460 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,460 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,460 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,700 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,700 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1951 | Arctic Grayling | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,260 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,260 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 36,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 41,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1942 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,360 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 31,012 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 31,012 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Lion Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Lion Creek was last stocked August 22, 1988 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lion Creek?
Lion Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Lion Creek stocked?
Lion Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Lion Creek stocked?
Lion Creek is stocked intermittently — 30 recorded stockings between 1936 and 1988.
How many fish have been stocked in Lion Creek?
About 493,048 fish have been stocked in Lion Creek across 30 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lion Creek?
Fish stocked in Lion Creek average about 2.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.