Shonkin Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1970 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shonkin Creek was last stocked June 26, 1970 with Rainbow Trout. Shonkin Creek has 50 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1970, with about 483,002 fish stocked over that period.
When Shonkin Creek is stocked
Shonkin Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 756 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 756 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,508 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,890 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,890 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,070 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1947 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,250 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 1946 | Brook Trout | 4,250 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1945 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1945 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1944 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1944 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1943 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1942 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1941 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1941 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1940 | Brook Trout | 12,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1938 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1934 | Brook Trout | 5,881 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1934 | Brook Trout | 5,881 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1930 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1930 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Shonkin Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Shonkin Creek was last stocked June 26, 1970 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Shonkin Creek?
Shonkin Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Shonkin Creek stocked?
Shonkin Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Shonkin Creek stocked?
Shonkin Creek is stocked intermittently — 50 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1970.
How many fish have been stocked in Shonkin Creek?
About 483,002 fish have been stocked in Shonkin Creek across 50 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Shonkin Creek?
Fish stocked in Shonkin Creek average about 5.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.