Musselshell River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1982 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Musselshell River was last stocked July 20, 1982 with Rainbow Trout. Musselshell River has 573 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1982, with about 6,921,556 fish stocked over that period.
When Musselshell River is stocked
Musselshell River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 5,038 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 5,038 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1982 | Smallmouth Bass | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,224 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,224 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,937 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 2,937 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1981 | Smallmouth Bass | 55,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,548 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,548 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,548 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1980 | Smallmouth Bass | 22,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1980 | Smallmouth Bass | 22,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1980 | Smallmouth Bass | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 856 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,142 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 856 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,142 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1979 | Smallmouth Bass | 33,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1979 | Smallmouth Bass | 33,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,849 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,849 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1978 | Smallmouth Bass | 33,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1978 | Smallmouth Bass | 33,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1977 | Smallmouth Bass | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1977 | Smallmouth Bass | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 4,978 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 4,978 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,182 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,346 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,346 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,672 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,672 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Musselshell River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Musselshell River was last stocked July 20, 1982 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Musselshell River?
Musselshell River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Brown Trout, Bullhead, Cutthroat Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
What time of year is Musselshell River stocked?
Musselshell River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Musselshell River stocked?
Musselshell River has been stocked about 10 times a year — 573 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1982.
How many fish have been stocked in Musselshell River?
About 6,921,556 fish have been stocked in Musselshell River across 573 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Musselshell River?
Fish stocked in Musselshell River average about 5.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.