When was French Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 4, 2025 (arctic grayling, 1,394 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.

What kind of trout are stocked in French Creek?

Arctic grayling (4 stockings, 7,084 fish).

How warm is the water near French Creek?

The nearest USGS gage read 60°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

French Creek trout stocking

Montana · stream

French Creek was last stocked 16 months ago (Jun 4, 2025). We have 4 stockings on record since May 7, 2025. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: arctic grayling.

Last stocked

16 months ago

Jun 4, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

60°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 60°F

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 62 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at French Creek

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 8 mph
Friday
72°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 1 to 22 mph
Friday Night
29°F
Partly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 8 to 18 mph
Saturday
56°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 13 mph
Saturday Night
30°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 1 to 9 mph
Sunday
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
23% rain · wind 1 to 9 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	4	7,084	1,771	4.7 in

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Jun 4, 2025	Arctic grayling	1,394	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
Jun 4, 2025	Arctic grayling	1,394	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
May 21, 2025	Arctic grayling	2,098	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
May 7, 2025	Arctic grayling	2,198	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.

Where is French Creek?

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

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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

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Questions about French Creek

When was French Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 4, 2025 (arctic grayling, 1,394 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.
What kind of trout are stocked in French Creek?: Arctic grayling (4 stockings, 7,084 fish).
How warm is the water near French Creek?: The nearest USGS gage read 60°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.