Rye Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1944 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rye Creek was last stocked July 2, 1944 with Cutthroat Trout. Rye Creek has 11 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1944, with about 486,200 fish stocked over that period.
When Rye Creek is stocked
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 22,800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 22,800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 33,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1939 | Arctic Grayling | 150,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 1939 | Arctic Grayling | 150,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 3, 1928 | Rainbow Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 3, 1928 | Rainbow Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Rye Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Rye Creek was last stocked July 2, 1944 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rye Creek?
Rye Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
How often is Rye Creek stocked?
Rye Creek is stocked intermittently — 11 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1944.
How many fish have been stocked in Rye Creek?
About 486,200 fish have been stocked in Rye Creek across 11 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rye Creek?
Fish stocked in Rye Creek average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.