Wise River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1988 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Wise River was last stocked July 12, 1988 with Rainbow Trout. Wise River has 162 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1988, with about 4,483,758 fish stocked over that period.
When Wise River is stocked
Wise River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 86 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Wise River, freshest activity first.
Ferguson Lake
9 mi2 species · 24 records
Last stocked September 2024
Johanna Lake
10 mi2 species · 16 records
Last stocked July 2022
Kidney Lake
10 mi2 species · 3 records
Last stocked August 1990
Divide Creek
10 mi3 species · 48 records
Last stocked July 1968
Jerry Creek
2 mi2 species · 11 records
Last stocked August 1954
Pettengill Creek
10 mi2 species · 18 records
Last stocked July 1954
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 512 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 512 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 10.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 245 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 318 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 318 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 305 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 305 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 280 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 280 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 286 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 286 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 270 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 270 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 272 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 272 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 765 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 765 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 842 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 842 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 843 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 843 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 816 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 816 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 857 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 857 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 816 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 816 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 805 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 805 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 977 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 977 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Wise River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Wise River was last stocked July 12, 1988 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Wise River?
Wise River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Wise River stocked?
Wise River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Wise River stocked?
Wise River has been stocked about 3 times a year — 162 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1988.
How many fish have been stocked in Wise River?
About 4,483,758 fish have been stocked in Wise River across 162 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Wise River?
Fish stocked in Wise River average about 7.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.