Little Beaver Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1934–1959 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Beaver Creek was last stocked May 22, 1959 with Rainbow Trout. Little Beaver Creek has 36 stocking records on file, spanning 1934–1959, with about 60,370 fish stocked over that period.
When Little Beaver Creek is stocked
Little Beaver Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 21 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver Creek was last stocked May 22, 1959, 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 Little Beaver 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.
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.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver Creek, freshest activity first.
Thompson Park Pond
8 mi1 species · 64 records
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Little Terrace Lake
11 mi1 species · 16 records
Last stocked August 2024
Deer Lake
12 mi1 species · 16 records
Last stocked August 2024
Lawn Lake
9 mi1 species · 15 records
Last stocked August 2022
Arrowhead Lake
11 mi1 species · 18 records
Last stocked August 2022
Duckhead Lake
11 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked July 2022
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 28 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1949 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1949 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 3,360 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,650 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,650 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,650 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,650 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1945 | Brook Trout | 1,530 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1945 | Brook Trout | 1,360 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1945 | Brook Trout | 1,360 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1944 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1944 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1944 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1943 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1943 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1942 | Brook Trout | 2,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1942 | Brook Trout | 2,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1934 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Little Beaver Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Beaver Creek was last stocked May 22, 1959 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Little Beaver Creek?
Little Beaver Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Little Beaver Creek stocked?
Little Beaver Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Little Beaver Creek stocked?
Little Beaver Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 36 recorded stockings between 1934 and 1959.
How many fish have been stocked in Little Beaver Creek?
About 60,370 fish have been stocked in Little Beaver Creek across 36 recorded events since 1934, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Little Beaver Creek?
Fish stocked in Little Beaver Creek average about 5.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver Creek?
Freshly stocked trout in Little Beaver 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.