Shields River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1970 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shields River was last stocked March 12, 1970 with Cutthroat Trout. Shields River has 96 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1970, with about 1,488,368 fish stocked over that period.
When Shields River is stocked
Shields River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 27 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,030 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 12, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,030 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,980 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1962 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,980 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,220 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,220 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,584 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,584 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,575 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,575 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1954 | Brown Trout | 20,416 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1954 | Brown Trout | 20,416 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1954 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1953 | Brown Trout | 16,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1953 | Brown Trout | 16,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1953 | Brown Trout | 25,600 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1952 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1952 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1952 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1952 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1951 | Brown Trout | 22,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1951 | Brown Trout | 22,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1951 | Brown Trout | 22,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1951 | Brown Trout | 22,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1948 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1948 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1948 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1947 | Brown Trout | 5,296 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1947 | Brown Trout | 5,296 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1947 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1947 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,976 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,976 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,728 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1946 | Brown Trout | 35,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1946 | Brown Trout | 35,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 5,600 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Shields River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shields River was last stocked March 12, 1970 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Shields River?
Shields River is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Shields River stocked?
Shields River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Shields River stocked?
Shields River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 96 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1970.
How many fish have been stocked in Shields River?
About 1,488,368 fish have been stocked in Shields River across 96 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Shields River?
Fish stocked in Shields River average about 5.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.