Sage Creek fishing

Sage Creek fishing: not stocked since September 25, 2014. It was stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

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Last stocked: September 25, 2014; Sep 25 · Cutthroat Trout
Plants on record: 35; Since 2011
Species recorded: 1
Average size: 3.4 in
Elevation: 4,924.1 ft

Fish at Sage Creek

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Sage Creek is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 62.7°F in September, 73.1°F in August, 46.2°F in October, 55.6°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last September 25, 2014

Last stocked September 25, 2014 · avg 3.4 in · 35 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide

How Sage Creek is stocked

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Laurel Pond (29.9 mi), Cooney Reservoir (30.2 mi), Wild Bill Lake (34.2 mi), Bighorn Lake (34.5 mi), and Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir (35.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Laurel Pond is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Cooney Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

12,102

Fish stocked in 2012

56,630

Fish stocked in 2013

11,136

Fish stocked in 2014

7,460

Stocking history

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 25, 2014	Cutthroat Trout	1,789	5.8 in	report
September 25, 2014	Cutthroat Trout	4,000	1 in	report
July 14, 2014	Cutthroat Trout	1,671	3.58 in	report
September 11, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	1,968	6.03 in	report
September 11, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	600	3.81 in	report
September 11, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	1,968	6.03 in	report
September 11, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	600	3.81 in	report
July 8, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	1,500	2.4 in	report
July 8, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	1,500	2.4 in	report
June 11, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	1,000	1.5 in	report
June 11, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	1,000	1.5 in	report
June 6, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	500	3.12 in	report
June 6, 2013	Cutthroat Trout	500	3.12 in	report
October 9, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	1,500	5.53 in	report
October 9, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	1,500	5.53 in	report
September 24, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	2,500	3.4 in	report
September 24, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	2,000	1.25 in	report
September 24, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	2,000	1.25 in	report
September 24, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	2,500	3.4 in	report
August 8, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	9,112	4.11 in	report
August 8, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	9,112	4.11 in	report
August 7, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	6,215	3.15 in	report
August 7, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	1,800	2.53 in	report
August 7, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	1,800	2.53 in	report
August 7, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	6,215	3.15 in	report
May 14, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	3,188	2.61 in	report
May 14, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	3,188	2.61 in	report
May 11, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	2,000	2.47 in	report
May 11, 2012	Cutthroat Trout	2,000	2.47 in	report
October 17, 2011	Cutthroat Trout	3,855	3.97 in	report
October 17, 2011	Cutthroat Trout	3,855	3.97 in	report
October 14, 2011	Cutthroat Trout	1,016	5.75 in	report
October 14, 2011	Cutthroat Trout	1,016	5.75 in	report
August 24, 2011	Cutthroat Trout	1,180	2.6 in	report
August 24, 2011	Cutthroat Trout	1,180	2.6 in	report

Access and facts

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.

Nearest lakes

Laurel Pond 29.9 mi last stocked September 1, 2026 Cooney Reservoir 30.2 mi last stocked May 21, 2026 Wild Bill Lake 34.2 mi last stocked August 24, 2026 Bighorn Lake 34.5 mi last stocked July 7, 2026 Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir 35.2 mi last stocked May 6, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Sage Creek?

Fishing Sage Creek usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 35 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 25, 2014, averaging 3.4 in.