Smith Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Lake was last stocked May 27, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Smith Lake has 68 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2026, with about 1,282,935 fish stocked over that period.
When Smith Lake is stocked
Smith Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 26 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Smith Lake, freshest activity first.
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1 mi1 species · 1 records
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Tally Lake
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 493 | 8.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 7.74" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 528 | 8.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 990 | 1.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 8.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 528 | 9.82" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 990 | 1.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.81" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,023 | 6.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,011 | 1.13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,007 | 1.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 250 | 9.29" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 10.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 7, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 477 | 1.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 736 | 1.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 162 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 144 | 1.87" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 683 | 1.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2008 | Arctic Grayling | 3,105 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 69 | 26.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 113 | 21.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 3,500 | 0.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 3,500 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 3,500 | 0.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 750 | 0.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1961 | Golden Trout | 980 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1961 | Golden Trout | 440 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1961 | Golden Trout | 20,610 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1960 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,600 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1958 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,800 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 1957 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,184 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1956 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1955 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,200 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1954 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,070 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1953 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Smith Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Lake was last stocked May 27, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smith Lake?
Smith Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, Golden Trout, Brook Trout, and Sunfish.
What time of year is Smith Lake stocked?
Smith Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Smith Lake stocked?
Smith Lake is stocked intermittently — 68 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Smith Lake?
About 1,282,935 fish have been stocked in Smith Lake across 68 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smith Lake?
Fish stocked in Smith Lake average about 4.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.