Mountain Whitefish Stocking in Montana
7 Montana waters are on record as stocked with Mountain Whitefish, per Montana fish & wildlife agency (1972–1990) — about 2,092,156 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Mountain Whitefish is typically stocked in winter, most often in February.
About Mountain Whitefish
A native western relative of trout, common in the same cold rivers as trout but often overlooked by anglers targeting more colorful species.
Full Mountain Whitefish profile →When Mountain Whitefish is stocked in Montana
Flathead Lake
14 species · 1161 records
Last stocked October 1997
Big Creek
6 species · 237 records
Last stocked August 1995
Young Creek
2 species · 70 records
Last stocked July 1996
Fivemile Creek
3 species · 52 records
Last stocked August 1995
Sutton Creek
2 species · 9 records
Last stocked February 1976
Cripple Horse Creek
2 species · 8 records
Last stocked February 1976
Bristow Creek
2 species · 4 records
Last stocked September 1980
Frequently asked
Where is Mountain Whitefish stocked in Montana?
Mountain Whitefish is stocked in 7 Montana waters — all source-cited to Montana fish & wildlife agency.
When is Mountain Whitefish stocked in Montana?
Mountain Whitefish is typically stocked in winter, most often in February in Montana.
How many Mountain Whitefish are stocked in Montana?
About 2,092,156 Mountain Whitefish have been stocked across Montana since 1972, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size Mountain Whitefish are stocked?
Stocked Mountain Whitefish in Montana average about 53.3 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.
Other species in Montana
7 Mountain Whitefish waters · Montana state stocking data.