Spotted Bear River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1927–1950 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spotted Bear River was last stocked August 18, 1950 with Cutthroat Trout. Spotted Bear River has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 1927–1950, with about 792,600 fish stocked over that period.
When Spotted Bear River is stocked
Spotted Bear River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Spotted Bear River, freshest activity first.
Glen Lake
11 mi4 species · 245 records
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Spotted Bear Lake
2 mi2 species · 24 records
Last stocked August 2024
Soldier Lake
6 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2001
Elman Pond
8 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked June 1999
Rose Creek
8 mi3 species · 14 records
Last stocked June 1986
Bond Lake
10 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 1951
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 32,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 32,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,600 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,600 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 28,200 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 28,200 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1937 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1927 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1927 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1927 | Cutthroat Trout | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1927 | Cutthroat Trout | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Spotted Bear River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Spotted Bear River was last stocked August 18, 1950 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Spotted Bear River?
Spotted Bear River is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Spotted Bear River stocked?
Spotted Bear River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Spotted Bear River stocked?
Spotted Bear River is stocked intermittently — 28 recorded stockings between 1927 and 1950.
How many fish have been stocked in Spotted Bear River?
About 792,600 fish have been stocked in Spotted Bear River across 28 recorded events since 1927, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Spotted Bear River?
Fish stocked in Spotted Bear River average about 40.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.