Vermilion River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1933–1988 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Vermilion River was last stocked July 19, 1988 with Rainbow Trout. Vermilion River has 23 stocking records on file, spanning 1933–1988, with about 256,277 fish stocked over that period.
When Vermilion River is stocked
Vermilion River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Vermilion River, freshest activity first.
Frog Pond
5 mi1 species · 34 records
Last stocked May 2026
Baree Lake
10 mi1 species · 19 records
Last stocked July 2023
Little Bear Lake
11 mi1 species · 15 records
Last stocked July 2022
Wanless Lake 2
13 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2021
Upper Lake
13 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2021
Noxon Rapids Reservoir
9 mi6 species · 127 records
Last stocked August 1997
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 13,275 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 13,275 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 12,087 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 5, 1985 | Brown Trout | 29,800 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 5, 1985 | Brown Trout | 29,800 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 15 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,440 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1944 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,440 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 3, 1943 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 34,480 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 34,480 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Vermilion River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Vermilion River was last stocked July 19, 1988 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Vermilion River?
Vermilion River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Vermilion River stocked?
Vermilion River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Vermilion River stocked?
Vermilion River is stocked intermittently — 23 recorded stockings between 1933 and 1988.
How many fish have been stocked in Vermilion River?
About 256,277 fish have been stocked in Vermilion River across 23 recorded events since 1933, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Vermilion River?
Fish stocked in Vermilion River average about 12.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.