The 1938 State of Stocking
Every fish stocking event US state agencies reported in 1938, normalized into one dataset — totals by state and species, how the year compares to 1937, and the biggest movers.
698
stocking events
1
states reporting
9
species stocked
+8%
vs 1937
Agencies reported roughly 17,129,429 fish where a count was given — but only 100% of 1938 events include a quantity, so event counts are the reliable headline; treat fish totals as a floor.
Biggest increases vs 1937
Biggest decreases vs 1937
By state
| State | Events | Fish* | vs 1937 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 698 | 17,129,429 | +8% |
By species
| Species | Events | Fish* | vs 1937 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 244 | 3,616,818 | +23% |
| Rainbow Trout | 206 | 2,585,847 | +7% |
| Brook Trout | 119 | 2,076,450 | +47% |
| Brown Trout | 30 | 834,525 | -14% |
| Coho Salmon | 19 | 290,520 | — |
| Kokanee | 18 | 2,471,806 | -22% |
| Largemouth Bass | 12 | 64,598 | -56% |
| Bluegill | 9 | 14,200 | +29% |
| Yellow Perch | 1 | 1,800 | +0% |
Other years
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Use this report. The full 1938 dataset is a free CSV download (CC BY 4.0): 1938 stocking events (CSV). *Fish totals cover only events reporting a count — see the methodology and how to cite.