Smith Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Creek was last stocked August 2, 1968 with Rainbow Trout. Smith Creek has 94 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1968, with about 943,273 fish stocked over that period.
When Smith Creek is stocked
Smith Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in September — 38 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,275 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 1,275 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,204 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 1,204 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 805 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 805 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,100 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1953 | Brook Trout | 2,550 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1952 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1952 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1952 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1952 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1951 | Brook Trout | 2,400 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 1950 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1950 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1950 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1950 | Brook Trout | 4,800 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1950 | Brook Trout | 900 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1949 | Brook Trout | 5,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1949 | Brook Trout | 5,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1949 | Brook Trout | 598 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1948 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1948 | Brook Trout | 3,055 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1948 | Brook Trout | 3,055 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 24, 1948 | Brook Trout | 10,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| February 24, 1948 | Brook Trout | 10,200 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Smith Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Creek was last stocked August 2, 1968 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smith Creek?
Smith Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Smith Creek stocked?
Smith Creek is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in September.
How often is Smith Creek stocked?
Smith Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 94 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in Smith Creek?
About 943,273 fish have been stocked in Smith Creek across 94 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smith Creek?
Fish stocked in Smith Creek average about 3.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.