Steel Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1954 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Steel Creek was last stocked July 13, 1954 with Cutthroat Trout. Steel Creek has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1954, with about 357,946 fish stocked over that period.
When Steel Creek is stocked
Steel Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Steel Creek, freshest activity first.
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Sand Lake
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,163 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,163 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 4,480 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 4,480 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,886 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,886 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 4,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 4,320 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,424 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1946 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,424 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1945 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 90,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 90,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1931 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1931 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1931 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1931 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Steel Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Steel Creek was last stocked July 13, 1954 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Steel Creek?
Steel Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Steel Creek stocked?
Steel Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Steel Creek stocked?
Steel Creek is stocked intermittently — 28 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1954.
How many fish have been stocked in Steel Creek?
About 357,946 fish have been stocked in Steel Creek across 28 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Steel Creek?
Fish stocked in Steel Creek average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.