South Fork Smith River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1934–1954 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, South Fork Smith River was last stocked April 21, 1954 with Brook Trout. South Fork Smith River has 19 stocking records on file, spanning 1934–1954, with about 318,690 fish stocked over that period.
When South Fork Smith River is stocked
South Fork Smith River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 7 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 21, 1954 | Brook Trout | 8,880 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1953 | Brook Trout | 20,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1951 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1951 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1948 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1948 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1947 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 1947 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 1945 | Brook Trout | 18,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1943 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1943 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1942 | Brook Trout | 8,667 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1942 | Brook Trout | 8,667 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1941 | Brook Trout | 20,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1941 | Brook Trout | 20,800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1940 | Brook Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1939 | Brook Trout | 21,150 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1939 | Brook Trout | 21,150 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1934 | Brook Trout | 7,576 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was South Fork Smith River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, South Fork Smith River was last stocked April 21, 1954 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in South Fork Smith River?
South Fork Smith River is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is South Fork Smith River stocked?
South Fork Smith River is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is South Fork Smith River stocked?
South Fork Smith River is stocked intermittently — 19 recorded stockings between 1934 and 1954.
How many fish have been stocked in South Fork Smith River?
About 318,690 fish have been stocked in South Fork Smith River across 19 recorded events since 1934, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in South Fork Smith River?
Fish stocked in South Fork Smith River average about 2.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.