Prospect Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1925–1986 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Prospect Creek was last stocked December 3, 1986 with Brown Trout. Prospect Creek has 69 stocking records on file, spanning 1925–1986, with about 2,997,820 fish stocked over that period.
When Prospect Creek is stocked
Prospect Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 33 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Prospect Creek, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 1986 | Brown Trout | 26,592 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 3, 1986 | Brown Trout | 26,592 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 5, 1985 | Brown Trout | 29,800 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 5, 1985 | Brown Trout | 29,800 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 42,784 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 42,784 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 466 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 466 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 656 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 656 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 450,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 450,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 336,521 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 336,521 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 31, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 400,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 31, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 400,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,850 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,850 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,565 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,565 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,260 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,260 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,040 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,160 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,160 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,160 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,160 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,250 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Prospect Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Prospect Creek was last stocked December 3, 1986 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Prospect Creek?
Prospect Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Prospect Creek stocked?
Prospect Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Prospect Creek stocked?
Prospect Creek is stocked intermittently — 69 recorded stockings between 1925 and 1986.
How many fish have been stocked in Prospect Creek?
About 2,997,820 fish have been stocked in Prospect Creek across 69 recorded events since 1925, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Prospect Creek?
Fish stocked in Prospect Creek average about 19.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.