The 1930 State of Stocking
Every fish stocking event US state agencies reported in 1930, normalized into one dataset — totals by state and species, how the year compares to 1929, and the biggest movers.
179
stocking events
1
states reporting
6
species stocked
+30%
vs 1929
Agencies reported roughly 8,447,132 fish where a count was given — but only 100% of 1930 events include a quantity, so event counts are the reliable headline; treat fish totals as a floor.
Biggest increases vs 1929
Biggest decreases vs 1929
By state
| State | Events | Fish* | vs 1929 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 179 | 8,447,132 | +30% |
By species
| Species | Events | Fish* | vs 1929 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 126 | 5,326,725 | +97% |
| Rainbow Trout | 42 | 1,437,242 | -21% |
| Brown Trout | 4 | 1,086,325 | -56% |
| Chinook Salmon | 3 | 180,840 | +50% |
| Brook Trout | 1 | 4,800 | +0% |
| Smallmouth Bass | 1 | 112 | — |
Other years
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Use this report. The full 1930 dataset is a free CSV download (CC BY 4.0): 1930 stocking events (CSV). *Fish totals cover only events reporting a count — see the methodology and how to cite.