The 1926 State of Stocking
Every fish stocking event US state agencies reported in 1926, normalized into one dataset — totals by state and species, how the year compares to 1925, and the biggest movers.
58
stocking events
1
states reporting
3
species stocked
-16%
vs 1925
Agencies reported roughly 10,326,650 fish where a count was given — but only 100% of 1926 events include a quantity, so event counts are the reliable headline; treat fish totals as a floor.
Biggest increases vs 1925
Biggest decreases vs 1925
By state
| State | Events | Fish* | vs 1925 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 58 | 10,326,650 | -16% |
By species
| Species | Events | Fish* | vs 1925 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 23 | 3,108,000 | -39% |
| Brook Trout | 7 | 67,000 | -42% |
| Rainbow Trout | 7 | 815,000 | +0% |
Other years
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Use this report. The full 1926 dataset is a free CSV download (CC BY 4.0): 1926 stocking events (CSV). *Fish totals cover only events reporting a count — see the methodology and how to cite.