North Fork Bear Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–1963 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Bear Creek was last stocked July 9, 1963 with Rainbow Trout. North Fork Bear Creek has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–1963, with about 128,458 fish stocked over that period.
When North Fork Bear Creek is stocked
North Fork Bear Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,044 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,044 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,220 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,220 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,642 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,642 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 5,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 5,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 10,480 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 10,480 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,760 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,760 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was North Fork Bear Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Bear Creek was last stocked July 9, 1963 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in North Fork Bear Creek?
North Fork Bear Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is North Fork Bear Creek stocked?
North Fork Bear Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is North Fork Bear Creek stocked?
North Fork Bear Creek is stocked intermittently — 18 recorded stockings between 1940 and 1963.
How many fish have been stocked in North Fork Bear Creek?
About 128,458 fish have been stocked in North Fork Bear Creek across 18 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in North Fork Bear Creek?
Fish stocked in North Fork Bear Creek average about 4.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.