Norton Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Norton Creek was last stocked July 25, 1949 with Brook Trout. Norton Creek has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1949, with about 124,897 fish stocked over that period.
When Norton Creek is stocked
Norton Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Norton Creek, freshest activity first.
Opportunity Pond
10 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 1982
Beefstraight Creek
0 mi3 species · 26 records
Last stocked July 1967
Tailings Pond
11 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked August 1959
Browns Gulch
6 mi3 species · 31 records
Last stocked July 1954
Trail Creek
7 mi3 species · 99 records
Last stocked July 1954
Long Tom Creek
9 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 1953
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 1949 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1949 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1947 | Brook Trout | 900 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1947 | Brook Trout | 900 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 1,727 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 19 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1945 | Brook Trout | 13,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1939 | Rainbow Trout | 9,360 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1939 | Rainbow Trout | 9,360 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1932 | Coho Salmon | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1932 | Coho Salmon | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 450 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Norton Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Norton Creek was last stocked July 25, 1949 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Norton Creek?
Norton Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Norton Creek stocked?
Norton Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Norton Creek stocked?
Norton Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 27 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in Norton Creek?
About 124,897 fish have been stocked in Norton Creek across 27 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Norton Creek?
Fish stocked in Norton Creek average about 3.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.