McGinnis Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, McGinnis Creek was last stocked September 21, 1949 with Cutthroat Trout. McGinnis Creek has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–1949, with about 224,800 fish stocked over that period.
When McGinnis Creek is stocked
McGinnis Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 5 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 21, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1940 | Brook Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1939 | Brook Trout | 26,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1939 | Brook Trout | 26,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was McGinnis Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, McGinnis Creek was last stocked September 21, 1949 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in McGinnis Creek?
McGinnis Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is McGinnis Creek stocked?
McGinnis Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is McGinnis Creek stocked?
McGinnis Creek is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1936 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in McGinnis Creek?
About 224,800 fish have been stocked in McGinnis Creek across 13 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in McGinnis Creek?
Fish stocked in McGinnis Creek average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.