Ross Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–1975 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ross Creek was last stocked June 17, 1975 with Cutthroat Trout. Ross Creek has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–1975, with about 567,459 fish stocked over that period.
When Ross Creek is stocked
Ross Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,737 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,737 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,688 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 100,420 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 100,420 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 69,493 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 69,493 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,367 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,560 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,560 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1951 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1950 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1950 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,642 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,642 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1946 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1946 | Brook Trout | 3,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Ross Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ross Creek was last stocked June 17, 1975 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ross Creek?
Ross Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Ross Creek stocked?
Ross Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Ross Creek stocked?
Ross Creek is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1936 and 1975.
How many fish have been stocked in Ross Creek?
About 567,459 fish have been stocked in Ross Creek across 24 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ross Creek?
Fish stocked in Ross Creek average about 2.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.