North Fork Big Hole River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–1954 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Big Hole River was last stocked June 30, 1954 with Rainbow Trout. North Fork Big Hole River has 32 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–1954, with about 3,010,316 fish stocked over that period.
When North Fork Big Hole River is stocked
North Fork Big Hole River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near North Fork Big Hole River, freshest activity first.
Harrison Lake
5 mi2 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2024
Stone Lakes
8 mi1 species · 9 records
Last stocked July 2022
Stone Lakes 3
9 mi2 species · 17 records
Last stocked July 2022
Sand Lake
10 mi2 species · 11 records
Last stocked August 1979
Pintler Lake
8 mi3 species · 26 records
Last stocked June 1966
Mussigbrod Lake
11 mi3 species · 22 records
Last stocked July 1955
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 6,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 6,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 41,600 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1952 | Arctic Grayling | 220,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1952 | Arctic Grayling | 220,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1952 | Arctic Grayling | 3,766 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 1952 | Arctic Grayling | 3,766 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 4,480 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 4,480 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1951 | Arctic Grayling | 270,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1951 | Arctic Grayling | 270,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 4,152 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 4,152 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1949 | Arctic Grayling | 196,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1949 | Arctic Grayling | 196,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1948 | Arctic Grayling | 250,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1948 | Arctic Grayling | 250,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 9,300 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 9,300 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1946 | Arctic Grayling | 175,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1946 | Arctic Grayling | 175,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1944 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1944 | Arctic Grayling | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1943 | Arctic Grayling | 222,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1943 | Arctic Grayling | 222,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 1,860 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 1,860 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was North Fork Big Hole River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Big Hole River was last stocked June 30, 1954 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in North Fork Big Hole River?
North Fork Big Hole River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is North Fork Big Hole River stocked?
North Fork Big Hole River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is North Fork Big Hole River stocked?
North Fork Big Hole River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 32 recorded stockings between 1942 and 1954.
How many fish have been stocked in North Fork Big Hole River?
About 3,010,316 fish have been stocked in North Fork Big Hole River across 32 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in North Fork Big Hole River?
Fish stocked in North Fork Big Hole River average about 3.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.