Little Prickly Pear Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1969 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Prickly Pear Creek was last stocked August 19, 1969 with Rainbow Trout. Little Prickly Pear Creek has 93 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1969, with about 2,681,443 fish stocked over that period.
When Little Prickly Pear Creek is stocked
Little Prickly Pear Creek is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 24 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 997 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 997 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 811 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 811 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,955 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 1948 | Brown Trout | 23,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1948 | Brown Trout | 23,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,150 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,150 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1947 | Brown Trout | 28,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1947 | Brown Trout | 28,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 16,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,020 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,020 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 16,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1946 | Brown Trout | 34,320 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1946 | Brown Trout | 34,320 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1945 | Brook Trout | 17,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1945 | Brook Trout | 17,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1945 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1945 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1945 | Brown Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1945 | Brown Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1944 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1944 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1942 | Brown Trout | 18,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1941 | Brown Trout | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1941 | Brown Trout | 45,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1940 | Brook Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1940 | Brook Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1939 | Brook Trout | 36,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1939 | Brook Trout | 36,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1938 | Brook Trout | 18,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1938 | Brook Trout | 18,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1938 | Brook Trout | 17,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1938 | Brook Trout | 17,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 1938 | Brook Trout | 54,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Little Prickly Pear Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Prickly Pear Creek was last stocked August 19, 1969 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Little Prickly Pear Creek?
Little Prickly Pear Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Little Prickly Pear Creek stocked?
Little Prickly Pear Creek is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Little Prickly Pear Creek stocked?
Little Prickly Pear Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 93 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1969.
How many fish have been stocked in Little Prickly Pear Creek?
About 2,681,443 fish have been stocked in Little Prickly Pear Creek across 93 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Little Prickly Pear Creek?
Fish stocked in Little Prickly Pear Creek average about 3.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.