The 1929 State of Stocking
Every fish stocking event US state agencies reported in 1929, normalized into one dataset — totals by state and species, how the year compares to 1928, and the biggest movers.
138
stocking events
1
states reporting
6
species stocked
-68%
vs 1928
Agencies reported roughly 7,975,812 fish where a count was given — but only 100% of 1929 events include a quantity, so event counts are the reliable headline; treat fish totals as a floor.
Biggest increases vs 1928
Biggest decreases vs 1928
By state
| State | Events | Fish* | vs 1928 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 138 | 7,975,812 | -68% |
By species
| Species | Events | Fish* | vs 1928 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 64 | 3,248,432 | -77% |
| Rainbow Trout | 53 | 2,654,690 | -25% |
| Brown Trout | 9 | 911,367 | +50% |
| Chinook Salmon | 2 | 100,623 | -86% |
| Coho Salmon | 2 | 8,500 | — |
| Brook Trout | 1 | 12,000 | -97% |
Other years
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Use this report. The full 1929 dataset is a free CSV download (CC BY 4.0): 1929 stocking events (CSV). *Fish totals cover only events reporting a count — see the methodology and how to cite.