What species are stocked in Bighorn River?

On record: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Bighorn River

47 records Last reported: August 4, 1992

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Bighorn River was on August 4, 1992: 36,865 Smallmouth Bass (1.3 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

County: Treasure
Species on record: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
Records: 47 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Bighorn River location context

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Bighorn RiverAgency coordinates Harlin Steiger ReservoirAgency coordinates Fjelstad PondAgency coordinates Indian Creek ReservoirAgency coordinates Kicker, Robert #1Agency coordinates

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Stocking history

47 records from May 5, 1966 to August 4, 1992. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

1992 2 records

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 4, 1992 reported	Smallmouth Bass	36,865	1.3 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 28, 1992 reported	Smallmouth Bass	49,570	1.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 2 records

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 22, 1991 reported	Smallmouth Bass	40,000	1.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 20, 1991 reported	Smallmouth Bass	60,300	1.2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 3 records

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 24, 1990 reported	Smallmouth Bass	13,167	1.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 24, 1990 reported	Smallmouth Bass	5,648	1.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 24, 1990 reported	Smallmouth Bass	31,920	1.6 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 3 records

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 25, 1989 reported	Smallmouth Bass	35,840	1.5 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 21, 1989 reported	Smallmouth Bass	64,300	1.3 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 2, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,080	4.4 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 1 record

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 13, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,100	3.9 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1986 2 records

1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 15, 1986 reported	Smallmouth Bass	47,415	2 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 15, 1986 reported	Smallmouth Bass	14,770	1 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1985 2 records

1985 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 22, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	14,924	4 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
October 22, 1985 reported	Rainbow Trout	14,924	4 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 2 records

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 29, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	15,000	4 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 25, 1984 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,200	2 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1983 4 records

1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 24, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	23,100	5 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
October 24, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	22,491	5 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 8, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	16,932	5 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 6, 1983 reported	Rainbow Trout	22,950	5 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1982 2 records

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 21, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	21,000	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 5, 1982 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,325	7 in avg	Wild	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 4 records

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 28, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	10,771	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 27, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	11,750	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 24, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	17,993	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 20, 1981 reported	Rainbow Trout	24,480	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 3 records

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
November 22, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	20,000	6 in avg	Montana Private Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 19, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	12,000	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 18, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	12,800	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 14, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	24,700	5 in avg	Ennis National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 2 records

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
November 10, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	20,125	3 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 14, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	13,200	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 8, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	15,600	5 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 26, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	13,000	4 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 3 records

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 13, 1972 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	12,000	2 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 27, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,240	7 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 26, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	15,504	7 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1971 2 records

1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 6, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,720	7 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 6, 1971 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,269	7 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1970 1 record

1970 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 16, 1970 reported	Rainbow Trout	18,000	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1969 2 records

1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 29, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,250	10 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 3, 1969 reported	Rainbow Trout	11,300	6 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1968 1 record

1968 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 8, 1968 reported	Rainbow Trout	10,080	4 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1967 1 record

1967 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 7, 1967 reported	Rainbow Trout	10,080	3 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1966 2 records

1966 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 5, 1966 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,580	10 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 5, 1966 reported	Rainbow Trout	8,010	4 in avg	Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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