Smokey Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1981–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smokey Lake was last stocked May 8, 2026 with Brook Trout. Smokey Lake has 40 stocking records on file, spanning 1981–2026, with about 82,305 fish stocked over that period.
When Smokey Lake is stocked
Smokey Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Smokey Lake, freshest activity first.
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3 mi7 species · 174 records
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2 mi2 species · 6 records
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4 mi2 species · 32 records
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Sunday Lake 1
1 mi2 species · 18 records
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Upper Lagoni Lake
2 mi1 species · 11 records
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Burnt Lake
1 mi2 species · 22 records
Last stocked July 2023
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2025 | Brook Trout | 2,790 | 3.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,540 | 1.66" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2022 | Brook Trout | 2,993 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 1.95" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2021 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2020 | Brook Trout | 3,120 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 32 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,856 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,990 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,990 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2016 | Brook Trout | 3,040 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,329 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 76 | 1.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,575 | 1.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,361 | 2.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,208 | 4.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 216 | 9.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,425 | 4.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 362 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 647 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,040 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,080 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,012 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 995 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,014 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 577 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,114 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 1,284 | 8.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1989 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1988 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1987 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1987 | Brook Trout | 3,143 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1986 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1985 | Brook Trout | 3,009 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1985 | Brook Trout | 3,009 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 1981 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Smokey Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Smokey Lake was last stocked May 8, 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Smokey Lake?
Smokey Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Smokey Lake stocked?
Smokey Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Smokey Lake stocked?
Smokey Lake is stocked intermittently — 40 recorded stockings between 1981 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Smokey Lake?
About 82,305 fish have been stocked in Smokey Lake across 40 recorded events since 1981, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Smokey Lake?
Fish stocked in Smokey Lake average about 3.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.