West Fork Poplar River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1950–1970 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, West Fork Poplar River was last stocked July 16, 1970 with Brook Trout. West Fork Poplar River has 19 stocking records on file, spanning 1950–1970, with about 526,128 fish stocked over that period.
When West Fork Poplar River is stocked
West Fork Poplar River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 8 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 16, 1970 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1970 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1969 | Smallmouth Bass | 120 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1969 | Smallmouth Bass | 120 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1967 | Smallmouth Bass | 7,514 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1967 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1967 | Smallmouth Bass | 7,514 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1967 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 11 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1964 | Walleye | 100,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1964 | Walleye | 100,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1959 | Brook Trout | 3,150 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1959 | Brook Trout | 3,150 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1957 | Walleye | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1956 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1956 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1950 | Brown Trout | 7,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1950 | Brown Trout | 7,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1950 | Brown Trout | 7,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1950 | Brown Trout | 7,640 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was West Fork Poplar River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, West Fork Poplar River was last stocked July 16, 1970 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in West Fork Poplar River?
West Fork Poplar River is stocked with Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is West Fork Poplar River stocked?
West Fork Poplar River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is West Fork Poplar River stocked?
West Fork Poplar River is stocked intermittently — 19 recorded stockings between 1950 and 1970.
How many fish have been stocked in West Fork Poplar River?
About 526,128 fish have been stocked in West Fork Poplar River across 19 recorded events since 1950, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in West Fork Poplar River?
Fish stocked in West Fork Poplar River average about 3.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.