South Cottonwood Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–1950 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, South Cottonwood Creek was last stocked September 27, 1950 with Cutthroat Trout. South Cottonwood Creek has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–1950, with about 88,906 fish stocked over that period.
When South Cottonwood Creek is stocked
South Cottonwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1950 | Brook Trout | 1,350 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1950 | Brook Trout | 1,350 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,425 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1948 | Brook Trout | 5,425 | 3" | 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 |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 18, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,336 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,336 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was South Cottonwood Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, South Cottonwood Creek was last stocked September 27, 1950 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in South Cottonwood Creek?
South Cottonwood Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is South Cottonwood Creek stocked?
South Cottonwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is South Cottonwood Creek stocked?
South Cottonwood Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 14 recorded stockings between 1940 and 1950.
How many fish have been stocked in South Cottonwood Creek?
About 88,906 fish have been stocked in South Cottonwood Creek across 14 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in South Cottonwood Creek?
Fish stocked in South Cottonwood Creek average about 3.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.