Ranch Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ranch Creek was last stocked September 6, 1949 with Rainbow Trout. Ranch Creek has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–1949, with about 71,029 fish stocked over that period.
When Ranch Creek is stocked
Ranch Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 4 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Ranch Creek, freshest activity first.
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1 mi5 species · 138 records
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Wyman Creek
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Day Gulch
10 mi1 species · 2 records
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Threemile Creek
1 mi3 species · 29 records
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Alder Creek
7 mi2 species · 29 records
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Gilbert Creek
7 mi2 species · 21 records
Last stocked July 1951
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1947 | Brook Trout | 1,400 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1947 | Brook Trout | 1,400 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,260 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1946 | Brook Trout | 1,260 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,709 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Ranch Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ranch Creek was last stocked September 6, 1949 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ranch Creek?
Ranch Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Ranch Creek stocked?
Ranch Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Ranch Creek stocked?
Ranch Creek is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1932 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in Ranch Creek?
About 71,029 fish have been stocked in Ranch Creek across 12 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ranch Creek?
Fish stocked in Ranch Creek average about 3.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.