Surprise Creek Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1940–1996 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Surprise Creek Reservoir was last stocked May 30, 1996 with Rainbow Trout. Surprise Creek Reservoir has 38 stocking records on file, spanning 1940–1996, with about 79,747 fish stocked over that period.
When Surprise Creek Reservoir is stocked
Surprise Creek Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 13 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Surprise Creek Reservoir, freshest activity first.
Kolar Reservoir 1
10 mi6 species · 99 records
Last stocked May 2026
Kolar Reservoir 2
10 mi5 species · 78 records
Last stocked August 2025
C-1 Reservoir
10 mi3 species · 30 records
Last stocked June 2004
Kolar Reservoir 8
11 mi2 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 1998
Bayers Pond
10 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked May 1983
Evans Pond
4 mi4 species · 4 records
Last stocked June 1977
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 507 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 512 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 30 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,622 | 4.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,550 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,509 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 2,013 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 1,548 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,505 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,505 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,529 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,080 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,665 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,505 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,590 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 18, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,548 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 31, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,496 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,070 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 4,160 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 4,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 3,060 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,713 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 5,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 2,336 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 3,910 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1961 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,066 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1940 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Surprise Creek Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Surprise Creek Reservoir was last stocked May 30, 1996 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Surprise Creek Reservoir?
Surprise Creek Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Surprise Creek Reservoir stocked?
Surprise Creek Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Surprise Creek Reservoir stocked?
Surprise Creek Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 38 recorded stockings between 1940 and 1996.
How many fish have been stocked in Surprise Creek Reservoir?
About 79,747 fish have been stocked in Surprise Creek Reservoir across 38 recorded events since 1940, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Surprise Creek Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Surprise Creek Reservoir average about 4.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.