North Fork Smith River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–1952 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Smith River was last stocked July 2, 1952 with Rainbow Trout. North Fork Smith River has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–1952, with about 2,404,940 fish stocked over that period.
When North Fork Smith River is stocked
North Fork Smith River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near North Fork Smith River, freshest activity first.
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Newlan Creek
6 mi3 species · 30 records
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Cook Reservoir 1
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Schafer Pond
12 mi1 species · 6 records
Last stocked May 1992
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1947 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1943 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 19 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 36,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 6,795 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 6,795 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 4,950 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1941 | Rainbow Trout | 4,950 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,575 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1938 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,575 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,750 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 39,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 39,600 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1933 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1933 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 60,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 60,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1931 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was North Fork Smith River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, North Fork Smith River was last stocked July 2, 1952 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in North Fork Smith River?
North Fork Smith River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is North Fork Smith River stocked?
North Fork Smith River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is North Fork Smith River stocked?
North Fork Smith River has been stocked about 1 times a year — 27 recorded stockings between 1931 and 1952.
How many fish have been stocked in North Fork Smith River?
About 2,404,940 fish have been stocked in North Fork Smith River across 27 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in North Fork Smith River?
Fish stocked in North Fork Smith River average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.