Little Bitterroot River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1990 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Bitterroot River was last stocked September 4, 1990 with Rainbow Trout. Little Bitterroot River has 50 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1990, with about 737,925 fish stocked over that period.
When Little Bitterroot River is stocked
Little Bitterroot River is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 4,080 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 4,080 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 6,005 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 6,099 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 6,099 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 3,602 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 3,602 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 6,003 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 6,003 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 5,990 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 5,990 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 5,418 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 5,418 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 5,002 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 5,002 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1953 | Brook Trout | 22,720 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1953 | Brook Trout | 27,928 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1953 | Brook Trout | 22,720 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1953 | Brook Trout | 27,928 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 4,240 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 34,752 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1951 | Brook Trout | 3,060 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1951 | Brook Trout | 3,060 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 22,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 22,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1938 | Brook Trout | 34,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1938 | Brook Trout | 34,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1937 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1937 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1933 | Brook Trout | 11,520 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1932 | Brook Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1932 | Brook Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1929 | Rainbow Trout | 100,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1929 | Rainbow Trout | 100,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1928 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1928 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Little Bitterroot River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Bitterroot River was last stocked September 4, 1990 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Little Bitterroot River?
Little Bitterroot River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Little Bitterroot River stocked?
Little Bitterroot River is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June.
How often is Little Bitterroot River stocked?
Little Bitterroot River is stocked intermittently — 50 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1990.
How many fish have been stocked in Little Bitterroot River?
About 737,925 fish have been stocked in Little Bitterroot River across 50 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Little Bitterroot River?
Fish stocked in Little Bitterroot River average about 10.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.