Smoke Creek Fish Stocking
Montana · 1970–1979 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smoke Creek was last stocked May 22, 1979 with Rainbow Trout. Smoke Creek has 23 stocking records on file, spanning 1970–1979, with about 71,002 fish stocked over that period.
When Smoke Creek is stocked
Smoke Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1978 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 15 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 3,002 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1971 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1971 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Smoke Creek last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smoke Creek was last stocked May 22, 1979 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smoke Creek?
Smoke Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Smoke Creek stocked?
Smoke Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Smoke Creek stocked?
Smoke Creek has been stocked about 2 times a year — 23 recorded stockings between 1970 and 1979.
How many fish have been stocked in Smoke Creek?
About 71,002 fish have been stocked in Smoke Creek across 23 recorded events since 1970, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smoke Creek?
Fish stocked in Smoke Creek average about 8.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.