Whale Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1930–1952 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Whale Creek was last stocked August 5, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout. Whale Creek has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1930–1952, with about 210,770 fish stocked over that period.
When Whale Creek is stocked
Whale Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Whale Creek, freshest activity first.
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Shorty Creek Lake
15 mi1 species · 11 records
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Red Meadow Lake
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Chain Lakes
11 mi2 species · 2 records
Last stocked July 2002
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,480 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Trout (unspecified) | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1951 | Trout (unspecified) | 2,800 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,025 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,025 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1950 | Trout (unspecified) | 12,100 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 1950 | Trout (unspecified) | 12,100 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,520 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,520 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1942 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1941 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,500 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1930 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1930 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Whale Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Whale Creek was last stocked August 5, 1952 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Whale Creek?
Whale Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Trout (unspecified).
What time of year is Whale Creek stocked?
Whale Creek is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Whale Creek stocked?
Whale Creek is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1930 and 1952.
How many fish have been stocked in Whale Creek?
About 210,770 fish have been stocked in Whale Creek across 20 recorded events since 1930, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Whale Creek?
Fish stocked in Whale Creek average about 3.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.