Poplar River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1975 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Poplar River was last stocked June 4, 1975 with Brook Trout. Poplar River has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1975, with about 1,481,484 fish stocked over that period.
When Poplar River is stocked
Poplar River is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Poplar River, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 1975 | Brook Trout | 5,022 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1975 | Brook Trout | 5,022 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1964 | Walleye | 100,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1963 | Walleye | 25,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1963 | Walleye | 25,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1961 | Walleye | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1961 | Walleye | 150,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1961 | Walleye | 150,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 1961 | Walleye | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1959 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1959 | Walleye | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1959 | Walleye | 200,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1959 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1949 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1949 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1948 | Brown Trout | 3,620 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1948 | Brown Trout | 3,620 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1947 | Brown Trout | 4,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1928 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1928 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Poplar River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Poplar River was last stocked June 4, 1975 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Poplar River?
Poplar River is stocked with Brook Trout, Walleye, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Poplar River stocked?
Poplar River is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June.
How often is Poplar River stocked?
Poplar River is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1975.
How many fish have been stocked in Poplar River?
About 1,481,484 fish have been stocked in Poplar River across 20 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Poplar River?
Fish stocked in Poplar River average about 2.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.