What species are stocked in Coal Creek?

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

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Coal Creek

24 records Last reported: September 15, 1982

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Coal Creek was on September 15, 1982: 100,000 Westslope Cutthroat Trout (2 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.

Counties: Flathead, Madison, Daniels, Ravalli
Species on record: Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout
Records: 24 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

24 records from September 16, 1931 to September 15, 1982. 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.

1982 1 record

1982 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 15, 1982 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	100,000	2 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1981 1 record

1981 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 15, 1981 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	10,000	1 in avg	Murray Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 1 record

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 30, 1977 reported	Smallmouth Bass	6,000	2 in avg	Miles City - Federal	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1964 2 records

1964 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 13, 1964 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,725	12 in avg	Ennis National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 13, 1964 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,573	12 in avg	Ennis National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1953 2 records

1953 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 13, 1953 reported	Cutthroat Trout	6,240	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 13, 1953 reported	Cutthroat Trout	6,240	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1952 1 record

1952 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 16, 1952 reported	Cutthroat Trout	3,750	2 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1951 3 records

1951 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 10, 1951 reported	Bull Trout	2,800	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 27, 1951 reported	Cutthroat Trout	6,525	5 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 27, 1951 reported	Bull Trout	1,215	8 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1950 3 records

1950 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 27, 1950 reported	Cutthroat Trout	27,000	1 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
September 1, 1950 reported	Bull Trout	12,100	3 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 17, 1950 reported	Cutthroat Trout	4,200	4 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1949 1 record

1949 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 12, 1949 reported	Cutthroat Trout	20,240	2 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1948 2 records

1948 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 20, 1948 reported	Cutthroat Trout	20,000	2 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 24, 1948 reported	Cutthroat Trout	500	10 in avg	Creston National Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1944 1 record

1944 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 16, 1944 reported	Cutthroat Trout	14,000		Hamilton	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1942 1 record

1942 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 30, 1942 reported	Cutthroat Trout	20,000		Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1940 1 record

1940 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 31, 1940 reported	Cutthroat Trout	38,400		Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1939 1 record

1939 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 24, 1939 reported	Cutthroat Trout	10,500		Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1937 1 record

1937 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 7, 1937 reported	Cutthroat Trout	25,000		Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1936 1 record

1936 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 15, 1936 reported	Cutthroat Trout	16,000		Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1931 1 record

1931 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 16, 1931 reported	Cutthroat Trout	10,200		Unknown	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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