What species are stocked in Ross Creek?

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

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Ross Creek

15 records Last reported: June 17, 1975

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Ross Creek was on June 17, 1975: 5,737 Yellowstone 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: Lincoln, Gallatin
Species on record: Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
Records: 15 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

15 records from September 24, 1936 to June 17, 1975. 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.

1975 1 record

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 17, 1975 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	5,737	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1969 1 record

1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 1, 1969 reported	Cutthroat Trout	50,688	1 in avg	Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1968 1 record

1968 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 11, 1968 reported	Cutthroat Trout	100,420	1 in avg	Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1967 2 records

1967 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 13, 1967 reported	Cutthroat Trout	69,493	1 in avg	Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 5, 1967 reported	Cutthroat Trout	29,367	1 in avg	Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1966 1 record

1966 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 30, 1966 reported	Cutthroat Trout	29,560	2 in avg	Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1951 2 records

1951 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 16, 1951 reported	Cutthroat Trout	10,000	1 in avg	Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 8, 1951 reported	Brook Trout	1,200	4 in avg	Bozeman Fish Cultural Center	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1950 1 record

1950 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 27, 1950 reported	Brook Trout	1,800	4 in avg	Bozeman Fish Cultural Center	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1949 2 records

1949 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 13, 1949 reported	Rainbow Trout	7,000		Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 13, 1949 reported	Rainbow Trout	14,000		Libby	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1948 1 record

1948 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 30, 1948 reported	Brook Trout	5,642	3 in avg	Bozeman Fish Cultural Center	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1946 2 records

1946 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 2, 1946 reported	Brook Trout	3,200	3 in avg	Bozeman Fish Cultural Center	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 16, 1946 reported	Brook Trout	4,000	2 in avg	Bozeman Fish Cultural Center	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1936 1 record

1936 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 24, 1936 reported	Cutthroat Trout	2,500		Libby	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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