Smith River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1973 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith River was last stocked July 6, 1973 with Rainbow Trout. Smith River has 353 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1973, with about 6,499,477 fish stocked over that period.
When Smith River is stocked
Smith River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 150 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Smith River, freshest activity first.
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Largent Bend Pond # 3
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Borgstrom Reservoir
11 mi1 species · 2 records
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Woodland Estates Pond
5 mi1 species · 25 records
Last stocked May 2012
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,346 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,346 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,224 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,224 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 435 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 435 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 425 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,407 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 1,407 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,958 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,958 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 412 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 412 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 653 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 653 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,244 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 905 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 905 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,142 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,142 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 1,836 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,915 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,915 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,340 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 1,340 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,203 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,135 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,448 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,230 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,230 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,570 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,784 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Smith River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smith River was last stocked July 6, 1973 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smith River?
Smith River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Smith River stocked?
Smith River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Smith River stocked?
Smith River has been stocked about 8 times a year — 353 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1973.
How many fish have been stocked in Smith River?
About 6,499,477 fish have been stocked in Smith River across 353 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smith River?
Fish stocked in Smith River average about 6.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.