Wheeler Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1932–1950 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Wheeler Creek was last stocked August 16, 1950 with Cutthroat Trout. Wheeler Creek has 17 stocking records on file, spanning 1932–1950, with about 308,380 fish stocked over that period.
When Wheeler Creek is stocked
Wheeler Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 5 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1949 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1949 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1948 | Brook Trout | 480 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1948 | Brook Trout | 480 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1948 | Brook Trout | 6,750 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1948 | Brook Trout | 6,750 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1940 | Brook Trout | 22,560 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1940 | Brook Trout | 22,560 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,400 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Wheeler Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Wheeler Creek was last stocked August 16, 1950 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Wheeler Creek?
Wheeler Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Wheeler Creek stocked?
Wheeler Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Wheeler Creek stocked?
Wheeler Creek is stocked intermittently — 17 recorded stockings between 1932 and 1950.
How many fish have been stocked in Wheeler Creek?
About 308,380 fish have been stocked in Wheeler Creek across 17 recorded events since 1932, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Wheeler Creek?
Fish stocked in Wheeler Creek average about 2.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.