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State of Stocking

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

StateEventsFish*vs 1929
Montana1798,447,132+30%

By species

SpeciesEventsFish*vs 1929
Cutthroat Trout1265,326,725+97%
Rainbow Trout421,437,242-21%
Brown Trout41,086,325-56%
Chinook Salmon3180,840+50%
Brook Trout14,800+0%
Smallmouth Bass1112

Other years

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.