Valley Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1952 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Valley Creek was last stocked August 4, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout. Valley Creek has 22 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1952, with about 310,872 fish stocked over that period.
When Valley Creek is stocked
Valley Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,872 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1946 | Brown Trout | 19,100 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1946 | Brown Trout | 19,100 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 14 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1945 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1945 | Brown Trout | 30,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1945 | Brown Trout | 30,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1944 | Brown Trout | 29,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1944 | Brown Trout | 29,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 1941 | Brown Trout | 21,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 1941 | Brown Trout | 21,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 1941 | Brown Trout | 21,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 1941 | Brown Trout | 21,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Valley Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Valley Creek was last stocked August 4, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Valley Creek?
Valley Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Valley Creek stocked?
Valley Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Valley Creek stocked?
Valley Creek is stocked intermittently — 22 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1952.
How many fish have been stocked in Valley Creek?
About 310,872 fish have been stocked in Valley Creek across 22 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Valley Creek?
Fish stocked in Valley Creek average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.