Smith Reservoir Fish Stocking
Montana · 1972–2001 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Reservoir was last stocked April 23, 2001 with Rainbow Trout. Smith Reservoir has 33 stocking records on file, spanning 1972–2001, with about 99,663 fish stocked over that period.
When Smith Reservoir is stocked
Smith Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 4,605 | 5.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 4,023 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1991 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 4,040 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 25 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 7,000 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 8,004 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,280 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 61 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1976 | Largemouth Bass | 700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Smith Reservoir last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith Reservoir was last stocked April 23, 2001 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smith Reservoir?
Smith Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Smith Reservoir stocked?
Smith Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Smith Reservoir stocked?
Smith Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 33 recorded stockings between 1972 and 2001.
How many fish have been stocked in Smith Reservoir?
About 99,663 fish have been stocked in Smith Reservoir across 33 recorded events since 1972, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smith Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Smith Reservoir average about 7.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.