South Fork Flathead River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1926–1947 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, South Fork Flathead River was last stocked July 16, 1947 with Cutthroat Trout. South Fork Flathead River has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1926–1947, with about 1,392,816 fish stocked over that period.
When South Fork Flathead River is stocked
South Fork Flathead River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1947 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 34,360 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 34,360 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 80,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 80,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 65,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 65,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 64,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 64,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 75,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 75,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 124,048 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 124,048 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1926 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1926 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was South Fork Flathead River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, South Fork Flathead River was last stocked July 16, 1947 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in South Fork Flathead River?
South Fork Flathead River is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is South Fork Flathead River stocked?
South Fork Flathead River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is South Fork Flathead River stocked?
South Fork Flathead River is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1926 and 1947.
How many fish have been stocked in South Fork Flathead River?
About 1,392,816 fish have been stocked in South Fork Flathead River across 24 recorded events since 1926, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in South Fork Flathead River?
Fish stocked in South Fork Flathead River average about 34.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.