The 1971 State of Stocking
Every fish stocking event US state agencies reported in 1971, normalized into one dataset — totals by state and species, how the year compares to 1970, and the biggest movers.
1,087
stocking events
1
states reporting
13
species stocked
+5%
vs 1970
Agencies reported roughly 10,735,460 fish where a count was given — but only 100% of 1971 events include a quantity, so event counts are the reliable headline; treat fish totals as a floor.
Biggest increases vs 1970
Biggest decreases vs 1970
By state
| State | Events | Fish* | vs 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 1,087 | 10,735,460 | +5% |
By species
| Species | Events | Fish* | vs 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 854 | 4,551,482 | +6% |
| Cutthroat Trout | 123 | 511,952 | +22% |
| Largemouth Bass | 23 | 119,909 | +44% |
| Northern Pike | 23 | 565,100 | +35% |
| Brook Trout | 21 | 83,519 | -22% |
| Kokanee | 20 | 2,563,070 | +0% |
| Walleye | 9 | 2,122,814 | — |
| Channel Catfish | 3 | 75,972 | +0% |
| Bluegill | 2 | 12,500 | +0% |
| Chinook Salmon | 2 | 10,004 | — |
| Coho Salmon | 1 | 4,177 | -80% |
| Lake Trout | 1 | 111,596 | +0% |
| Yellow Perch | 1 | 240 | +0% |
Other years
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Use this report. The full 1971 dataset is a free CSV download (CC BY 4.0): 1971 stocking events (CSV). *Fish totals cover only events reporting a count — see the methodology and how to cite.