Nevada Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1990 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Nevada Creek was last stocked August 10, 1990 with Cutthroat Trout. Nevada Creek has 56 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1990, with about 804,680 fish stocked over that period.
When Nevada Creek is stocked
Nevada Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Nevada Creek
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Montana.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Nevada Creek, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Nevada Creek was last stocked August 10, 1990, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Montana freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Montana license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Montana fish & wildlife agency.Official Montana regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Nevada Creek:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Kokanee & Salmon Tactics
Troll small dodgers followed by micro-hoochies or wedding ring spinners tipped with shoepeg corn. Use downriggers or lead-core line to reach cooler thermocline depths (typically 20–50 ft in summer).
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Recommended Tackle for Nevada Creek
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Mack's Lure Classic Wedding Ring Spinner
A classic Western trolling lure designed to be tipped with shoepeg corn and run behind a dodger in deep thermoclines.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Nevada Creek, freshest activity first.
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5 mi5 species · 286 records
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Diamond Lake
3 mi2 species · 33 records
Last stocked August 2024
Martin Lake
8 mi4 species · 32 records
Last stocked July 2023
Geary Pond
4 mi2 species · 23 records
Last stocked June 2019
Big Creek
10 mi6 species · 237 records
Last stocked August 1995
North Fork Blackfoot River
7 mi2 species · 71 records
Last stocked June 1992
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 12,720 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,015 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,015 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,460 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,460 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1948 | Coho Salmon | 4,845 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1948 | Coho Salmon | 4,845 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,100 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,100 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 18,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 18,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 8,060 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 8,060 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 26, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 26, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Nevada Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Nevada Creek was last stocked August 10, 1990 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Nevada Creek?
Nevada Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Nevada Creek stocked?
Nevada Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Nevada Creek stocked?
Nevada Creek is stocked intermittently — 56 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1990.
How many fish have been stocked in Nevada Creek?
About 804,680 fish have been stocked in Nevada Creek across 56 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Nevada Creek?
Fish stocked in Nevada Creek average about 3.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Nevada Creek?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Montana freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Montana fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Nevada Creek?
Freshly stocked trout in Nevada Creek typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.