When was French Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 4, 2025 (arctic grayling, 2,788 fish), according to Montana agency reports.

How often is French Creek stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, usually on Wednesdays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is French Creek stocked often?

The third most stocked of 12 waters in Deer Lodge County. Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in French Creek?

Arctic grayling (3 stockings, 7,084 fish).

How warm is the water near French Creek?

The nearest USGS gage read 32°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

French Creek trout stocking

Deer Lodge County, Montana · stream · 5,861 ft elevation

French Creek was last stocked 17 months ago (Jun 4, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since May 7, 2025. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: arctic grayling.

Last stocked

17 months ago

Jun 4, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

32°F

Cold for trout

The third most stocked of 12 waters in Deer Lodge County.
Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Big Hole River near Wise River MT (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 32°F

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 32 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at French Creek

This Afternoon
49°F
Partly Sunny
3% rain · wind 12 to 21 mph
Tonight
27°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 3 to 12 mph
Monday
48°F
Partly Sunny
2% rain · wind 3 to 13 mph
Monday Night
29°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow
34% rain · wind 8 to 16 mph
Tuesday
43°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
17% rain · wind 10 to 16 mph
Tuesday Night
27°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 7 to 14 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is French Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in May. Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, usually on Wednesdays, about every 14 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of French Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Arctic grayling	3	7,084	2,361	4.7 in

Stocking history

20253 stockings · 7,084 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 4Latest Wednesday	Arctic grayling	2,788	4.7 in	2 weeks	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
May 21 Wednesday	Arctic grayling	2,098	4.7 in	2 weeks	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
May 7 Wednesday	Arctic grayling	2,198	4.5 in		Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery

From Montana fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.

Where is French Creek?

Deer Lodge County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Montana fishing regulations

Stocked waters near French Creek

Duck Lakelake · 13 mistocked Oct 2, 2025
Barker Lake, Upperlake · 13 mistocked Sep 25, 2025
Barker Lake, Lowerlake · 13 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
Amc Wildlife Pond (; Hog Hole)lake · 17 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Tamarack Lakelake · 18 mistocked Oct 7, 2025
East Fork Reservoirlake · 19 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
Georgetown Lakelake · 20 mistocked Sep 8, 2026
Bobcat Lakeslake · 21 mistocked Sep 17, 2025

All stocked waters in Deer Lodge County Stocked this week in Montana

Questions about French Creek

When was French Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 4, 2025 (arctic grayling, 2,788 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
How often is French Creek stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May, usually on Wednesdays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is French Creek stocked often?: The third most stocked of 12 waters in Deer Lodge County. Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in French Creek?: Arctic grayling (3 stockings, 7,084 fish).
How warm is the water near French Creek?: The nearest USGS gage read 32°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.