Thompson Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1942–1951 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Thompson Creek was last stocked July 25, 1951 with Rainbow Trout. Thompson Creek has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1942–1951, with about 129,540 fish stocked over that period.
When Thompson Creek is stocked
Thompson Creek is typically stocked in fall and winter, most often in July — 4 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1951 | Rainbow Trout | 3,840 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1950 | Brook Trout | 2,250 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1950 | Brook Trout | 2,250 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 24, 1948 | Brook Trout | 23,800 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 24, 1948 | Brook Trout | 23,800 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 3, 1948 | Brook Trout | 20,480 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| January 3, 1948 | Brook Trout | 20,480 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Thompson Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Thompson Creek was last stocked July 25, 1951 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Thompson Creek?
Thompson Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Thompson Creek stocked?
Thompson Creek is typically stocked in fall and winter, most often in July.
How often is Thompson Creek stocked?
Thompson Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 14 recorded stockings between 1942 and 1951.
How many fish have been stocked in Thompson Creek?
About 129,540 fish have been stocked in Thompson Creek across 14 recorded events since 1942, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Thompson Creek?
Fish stocked in Thompson Creek average about 2.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.