North Fork Elk Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–1954 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Elk Creek was last stocked May 18, 1954 with Brook Trout. North Fork Elk Creek has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–1954, with about 119,000 fish stocked over that period.
When North Fork Elk Creek is stocked
North Fork Elk Creek is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1954 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1954 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1953 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1953 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1948 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1948 | Brown Trout | 12,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 7 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 1945 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1945 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1944 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1944 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1943 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1942 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1942 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was North Fork Elk Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Elk Creek was last stocked May 18, 1954 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in North Fork Elk Creek?
North Fork Elk Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is North Fork Elk Creek stocked?
North Fork Elk Creek is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is North Fork Elk Creek stocked?
North Fork Elk Creek is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1942 and 1954.
How many fish have been stocked in North Fork Elk Creek?
About 119,000 fish have been stocked in North Fork Elk Creek across 15 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in North Fork Elk Creek?
Fish stocked in North Fork Elk Creek average about 1.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.