West Fork Clearwater River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–1951 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, West Fork Clearwater River was last stocked August 22, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout. West Fork Clearwater River has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–1951, with about 215,748 fish stocked over that period.
When West Fork Clearwater River is stocked
West Fork Clearwater River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 36,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 36,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 17,674 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1936 | Rainbow Trout | 17,674 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was West Fork Clearwater River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, West Fork Clearwater River was last stocked August 22, 1951 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in West Fork Clearwater River?
West Fork Clearwater River is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is West Fork Clearwater River stocked?
West Fork Clearwater River is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is West Fork Clearwater River stocked?
West Fork Clearwater River is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1936 and 1951.
How many fish have been stocked in West Fork Clearwater River?
About 215,748 fish have been stocked in West Fork Clearwater River across 12 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in West Fork Clearwater River?
Fish stocked in West Fork Clearwater River average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.