Smith Pond Fish Stocking
Montana · 1946–1966 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Pond was last stocked May 19, 1966 with Rainbow Trout. Smith Pond has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1946–1966, with about 20,783 fish stocked over that period.
When Smith Pond is stocked
Smith Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 523 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 509 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1958 | Bluegill | 9,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 1958 | Largemouth Bass | 1,400 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1953 | Brook Trout | 5,850 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 10, 1946 | Bullhead | 250 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 10, 1946 | Bluegill | 250 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 10, 1946 | Crappie | 250 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 10, 1946 | Largemouth Bass | 250 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Smith Pond last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Pond was last stocked May 19, 1966 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smith Pond?
Smith Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Bullhead, and Crappie.
What time of year is Smith Pond stocked?
Smith Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Smith Pond stocked?
Smith Pond is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1946 and 1966.
How many fish have been stocked in Smith Pond?
About 20,783 fish have been stocked in Smith Pond across 14 recorded events since 1946, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smith Pond?
Fish stocked in Smith Pond average about 5.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.