Prickly Pear Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1973 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Prickly Pear Creek was last stocked July 10, 1973 with Rainbow Trout. Prickly Pear Creek has 81 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1973, with about 384,046 fish stocked over that period.
When Prickly Pear Creek is stocked
Prickly Pear Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 40 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 10, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,326 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,326 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 590 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 590 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 714 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 714 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 695 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 695 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 532 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 532 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 735 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 735 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 734 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 734 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 744 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 744 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 896 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 896 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 858 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 858 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 3,932 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 3,932 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 4,400 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 4,400 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 4,003 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 4,003 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 4,413 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 4,413 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 4,005 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 4,005 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,026 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,026 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Prickly Pear Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Prickly Pear Creek was last stocked July 10, 1973 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Prickly Pear Creek?
Prickly Pear Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Prickly Pear Creek stocked?
Prickly Pear Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Prickly Pear Creek stocked?
Prickly Pear Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 81 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1973.
How many fish have been stocked in Prickly Pear Creek?
About 384,046 fish have been stocked in Prickly Pear Creek across 81 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Prickly Pear Creek?
Fish stocked in Prickly Pear Creek average about 7.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.