Sheep Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2008 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sheep Creek was last stocked September 6, 2008 with Cutthroat Trout. Sheep Creek has 276 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2008, with about 2,095,428 fish stocked over that period.
When Sheep Creek is stocked
Sheep Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 106 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 820 | 2.48" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 820 | 2.48" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 7.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 8.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 8.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,045 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 517 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 517 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 960 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 936 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 936 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 408 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 408 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,125 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,125 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,064 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Sheep Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sheep Creek was last stocked September 6, 2008 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sheep Creek?
Sheep Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Sheep Creek stocked?
Sheep Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Sheep Creek stocked?
Sheep Creek has been stocked about 3 times a year — 276 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2008.
How many fish have been stocked in Sheep Creek?
About 2,095,428 fish have been stocked in Sheep Creek across 276 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sheep Creek?
Fish stocked in Sheep Creek average about 6.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.