Sunlight Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1939–1944 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunlight Creek was last stocked September 7, 1944 with Cutthroat Trout. Sunlight Creek has 8 stocking records on file, spanning 1939–1944, with about 58,000 fish stocked over that period.
When Sunlight Creek is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Sunlight Creek, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1939 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Sunlight Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sunlight Creek was last stocked September 7, 1944 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sunlight Creek?
Sunlight Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
How often is Sunlight Creek stocked?
Sunlight Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 8 recorded stockings between 1939 and 1944.
How many fish have been stocked in Sunlight Creek?
About 58,000 fish have been stocked in Sunlight Creek across 8 recorded events since 1939, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sunlight Creek?
Fish stocked in Sunlight Creek average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.