Pallid Sturgeon Stocking in Montana
3 Montana waters are on record as stocked with Pallid Sturgeon, per Montana fish & wildlife agency (1998–2010) — about 471,130 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Pallid Sturgeon is typically stocked year-round, most often in October.
About Pallid Sturgeon
A federally endangered native sturgeon of the Missouri and lower Yellowstone rivers, stocked in Montana purely as part of a species recovery effort.
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Frequently asked
Where is Pallid Sturgeon stocked in Montana?
Pallid Sturgeon is stocked in 3 Montana waters — all source-cited to Montana fish & wildlife agency.
When is Pallid Sturgeon stocked in Montana?
Pallid Sturgeon is typically stocked year-round, most often in October in Montana.
How many Pallid Sturgeon are stocked in Montana?
About 471,130 Pallid Sturgeon have been stocked across Montana since 1998, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size Pallid Sturgeon are stocked?
Stocked Pallid Sturgeon in Montana average about 6.6 inches, based on agency-reported sizes.
Other species in Montana
3 Pallid Sturgeon waters · Montana state stocking data.