What species are stocked in Smith Reservoir?

On record: Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Smith Reservoir

33 records Last reported: April 23, 2001

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Smith Reservoir was on April 23, 2001: 4,605 Rainbow Trout (5.8 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

Counties: Roosevelt, Phillips
Species on record: Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
Records: 33 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

33 records from July 26, 1972 to April 23, 2001. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

2001 1 record

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 23, 2001 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,605	5.8 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1997 1 record

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 8, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,000	6.8 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 12, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	6 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 6, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,000	7 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1994 1 record

1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 11, 1994 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	7 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1992 1 record

1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 8, 1992 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,023	3.2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1991 2 records

1991 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 17, 1991 reported	Channel Catfish	1,000	3.4 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 9, 1991 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,040	3.2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1990 4 records

1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 12, 1990 reported	Largemouth Bass	7,000	1.7 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 15, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	15 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 15, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	7 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 18, 1990 reported	Rainbow Trout	8,004	3.5 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 4 records

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 18, 1989 reported	Largemouth Bass	2,000	1.8 in avg	Miles City Fish Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 2, 1989 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	4,280	6.4 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 2, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	7 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 2, 1989 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	15 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1988 2 records

1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 5, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	6 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 5, 1988 reported	Rainbow Trout	61	18 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1987 1 record

1987 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 26, 1987 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	7.3 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1980 2 records

1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 22, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	450	8 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 22, 1980 reported	Rainbow Trout	8,000	5 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 15, 1979 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	8 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1978 1 record

1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 1978 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	9 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1977 2 records

1977 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 11, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	10 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 9, 1977 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	9 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 3 records

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Source
July 26, 1976 reported	Largemouth Bass	700	2 in avg	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
May 4, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	800	9 in avg	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
April 28, 1976 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	8 in avg	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1975 2 records

1975 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 16, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	9 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 2, 1975 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	8 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1974 1 record

1974 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 25, 1974 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	8 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1973 1 record

1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 1973 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	8 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 1 record

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 26, 1972 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	10 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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