The 1958 State of Stocking
Every fish stocking event US state agencies reported in 1958, normalized into one dataset — totals by state and species, how the year compares to 1957, and the biggest movers.
906
stocking events
1
states reporting
8
species stocked
-16%
vs 1957
Agencies reported roughly 12,892,627 fish where a count was given — but only 100% of 1958 events include a quantity, so event counts are the reliable headline; treat fish totals as a floor.
Biggest increases vs 1957
Biggest decreases vs 1957
By state
| State | Events | Fish* | vs 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 906 | 12,892,627 | -16% |
By species
| Species | Events | Fish* | vs 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 686 | 6,408,055 | -14% |
| Cutthroat Trout | 142 | 2,895,472 | +0% |
| Largemouth Bass | 21 | 51,640 | -48% |
| Bluegill | 14 | 569,500 | -58% |
| Kokanee | 11 | 1,291,330 | -65% |
| Walleye | 11 | 907,200 | -31% |
| Northern Pike | 7 | 663,000 | +600% |
| Brook Trout | 6 | 33,213 | +100% |
Other years
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Use this report. The full 1958 dataset is a free CSV download (CC BY 4.0): 1958 stocking events (CSV). *Fish totals cover only events reporting a count — see the methodology and how to cite.