Smeller Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1935–2020 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smeller Lake was last stocked July 21, 2020 with Cutthroat Trout. Smeller Lake has 16 stocking records on file, spanning 1935–2020, with about 33,739 fish stocked over that period.
When Smeller Lake is stocked
Smeller Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Smeller Lake, freshest activity first.
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8 mi3 species · 12 records
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Campfire Lake
6 mi1 species · 10 records
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Crazy Lake
1 mi2 species · 11 records
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Druckmiller Lake
2 mi3 species · 12 records
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Cascade Lake
5 mi2 species · 6 records
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Twin Lake, Upper
3 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 2008
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 2.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 2.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,104 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 8 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,064 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,536 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,045 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1963 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 1940 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,080 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1935 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Smeller Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smeller Lake was last stocked July 21, 2020 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smeller Lake?
Smeller Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Smeller Lake stocked?
Smeller Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Smeller Lake stocked?
Smeller Lake is stocked intermittently — 16 recorded stockings between 1935 and 2020.
How many fish have been stocked in Smeller Lake?
About 33,739 fish have been stocked in Smeller Lake across 16 recorded events since 1935, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smeller Lake?
Fish stocked in Smeller Lake average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.