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Around Yellowstone River
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Yellowstone River is in McKenzie County, Montana. State records show it stocked 91 times between 2000 and 2010. The most-stocked species are pallid sturgeon and yellowstone cutthroat trout. 54,723 pallid sturgeon have gone in across 64 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Yellowstone River. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
91 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Above Fort Peck | 250 | 5.0" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 250 | 5.0" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 4, 2010 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 1,072 | 10.0" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 17 | 5.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 378 | 4.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 67 | 5.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 17 | 5.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 378 | 4.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Oct 7, 2009 | Pallid Sturgeon · Missouri Below Fort Peck | 67 | 5.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Sep 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 1,591 | 5.2" | Unknown |
| Sep 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 4,046 | 5.0" | Unknown |
| Sep 24, 2008 | Pallid Sturgeon | 7,419 | 5.1" | Unknown |
Showing the 12 most recent of 91. Stocking records for Yellowstone River published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
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