Madison River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1934–2006 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Madison River was last stocked April 11, 2006 with Arctic Grayling. Madison River has 1,310 stocking records on file, spanning 1934–2006, with about 6,372,854 fish stocked over that period.
When Madison River is stocked
Madison River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 191 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Madison River, freshest activity first.
Three Forks Pond
3 mi6 species · 234 records
Last stocked June 2006
Gallatin River
1 mi3 species · 495 records
Last stocked April 2006
Jefferson River
0 mi5 species · 286 records
Last stocked September 2003
East Gallatin River
9 mi4 species · 51 records
Last stocked August 1995
Plunket Lake
11 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked February 1993
North Willow Creek
6 mi3 species · 34 records
Last stocked September 1978
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 2,533 | 7.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 7,160 | 7.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 5,967 | 7.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 5,967 | 7.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2005 | Arctic Grayling | 3,693 | 8.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2005 | Arctic Grayling | 3,693 | 8.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2005 | Arctic Grayling | 7,452 | 7.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2005 | Arctic Grayling | 7,452 | 7.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 7,697 | 7.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 7,697 | 7.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 5,559 | 7.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 6,839 | 7.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 6,839 | 7.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 5,559 | 7.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 20,637 | 2.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 23,065 | 2.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 20,637 | 2.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 23,065 | 2.96" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 9,315 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 9,315 | 7.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 4,000 | 5.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 4,000 | 5.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 7,098 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 7,385 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 7,098 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 7,385 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,664 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,930 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,930 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,370 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,370 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 4,404 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,201 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,201 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 4,404 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,201 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,202 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,201 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Madison River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Madison River was last stocked April 11, 2006 with Arctic Grayling.
What fish species are stocked in Madison River?
Madison River is stocked with Arctic Grayling, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Madison River stocked?
Madison River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Madison River stocked?
Madison River has been stocked about 18 times a year — 1,310 recorded stockings between 1934 and 2006.
How many fish have been stocked in Madison River?
About 6,372,854 fish have been stocked in Madison River across 1,310 recorded events since 1934, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Madison River?
Fish stocked in Madison River average about 9.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.