Muddy Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1971 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Muddy Creek was last stocked May 17, 1971 with Brook Trout. Muddy Creek has 74 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1971, with about 1,493,494 fish stocked over that period.
When Muddy Creek is stocked
Muddy Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 25 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Muddy Creek, freshest activity first.
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10 mi1 species · 16 records
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Fourmile Creek
12 mi2 species · 38 records
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Boyd's Reservoir
1 mi1 species · 3 records
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Cottonwood Reservoir
4 mi1 species · 1 records
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South Fork Shields River
10 mi2 species · 11 records
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North Fork Elk Creek
4 mi3 species · 15 records
Last stocked May 1954
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1971 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1971 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1954 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1954 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1953 | Brown Trout | 25,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1953 | Brown Trout | 25,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1952 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1951 | Brown Trout | 22,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1950 | Brook Trout | 1,710 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1950 | Brook Trout | 1,710 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1950 | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1950 | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 494 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1948 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1947 | Brown Trout | 7,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1947 | Brown Trout | 7,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1946 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1946 | Brown Trout | 35,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1946 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1946 | Brown Trout | 35,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1945 | Brown Trout | 17,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1945 | Brown Trout | 17,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1945 | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1945 | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1945 | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1945 | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1944 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1944 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1943 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Muddy Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Muddy Creek was last stocked May 17, 1971 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Muddy Creek?
Muddy Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Muddy Creek stocked?
Muddy Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Muddy Creek stocked?
Muddy Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 74 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1971.
How many fish have been stocked in Muddy Creek?
About 1,493,494 fish have been stocked in Muddy Creek across 74 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Muddy Creek?
Fish stocked in Muddy Creek average about 2.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.