What species are stocked in North Fork Big Hole River?

On record: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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North Fork Big Hole River

17 records Last reported: June 30, 1954

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at North Fork Big Hole River was on June 30, 1954: 3,600 Rainbow Trout (5 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: Beaverhead
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling
Records: 17 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

17 records from July 12, 1942 to June 30, 1954. 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.

1954 2 records

1954 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 30, 1954 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,600	5 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 28, 1954 reported	Rainbow Trout	6,400	4 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1952 3 records

1952 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 5, 1952 reported	Cutthroat Trout	41,600	1 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 10, 1952 reported	Arctic Grayling	220,000		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 6, 1952 reported	Arctic Grayling	3,766	4 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1951 2 records

1951 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 30, 1951 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,480	4 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 14, 1951 reported	Arctic Grayling	270,000		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1950 1 record

1950 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 13, 1950 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,152	5 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1949 2 records

1949 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 22, 1949 reported	Arctic Grayling	196,000		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 25, 1949 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,200	3 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1948 1 record

1948 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 30, 1948 reported	Arctic Grayling	250,000		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1947 1 record

1947 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 1, 1947 reported	Rainbow Trout	9,300	3 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1946 1 record

1946 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 15, 1946 reported	Arctic Grayling	175,000		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1944 2 records

1944 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 12, 1944 reported	Rainbow Trout	10,000	2 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
June 30, 1944 reported	Arctic Grayling	200,000		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1943 1 record

1943 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 5, 1943 reported	Arctic Grayling	222,600		Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1942 1 record

1942 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 12, 1942 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,860	5 in avg	Washoe Park 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.

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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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