Smith Lake trout stocking
Flathead County, Montana · lake · 3,277 ft elevation
Smith Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (May 27, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Jun 18, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (493 fish). Most stockings come in May to June and August. Species stocked: rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout.
- Number 7 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Smith Lake
- Overnight29°FPatchy Fog11% rain · wind 2 mph
- Friday45°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunny3% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Friday Night32°FMostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog3% rain · wind 3 mph
- Saturday51°FPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny9% rain · wind 2 mph
- Saturday Night33°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain24% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Sunday48°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy24% rain · wind 6 to 14 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Smith Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June and August.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 993 | 497 | 8.2 in |
| Westslope cutthroat trout | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1.5 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 493 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 493 | 8.2 in | 292 days | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
20252 stockings · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 8 Friday | Westslope cutthroat trout | 1,000 | 1.5 in | 51 days | Sekokini Springs Hatchery |
Jun 18 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 500 | 8.0 in | Jocko River Trout Hatchery |
From Montana fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.
Where is Smith Lake?
Flathead County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Smith Lake
- Woods Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Whitefish Lakelake · 3 mistocked Apr 16, 2025
- Dollar Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Little Beaver Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Murray Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Beaver Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Bootjack Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Sunrise Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jun 25, 2025
All stocked waters in Flathead CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Smith Lake
- When was Smith Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 27, 2026 (rainbow trout, 493 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Smith Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June and August.
- Is Smith Lake stocked often?
- Number 7 of 36 stocked waters in Flathead County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 77% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Smith Lake?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 993 fish); Westslope cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 1,000 fish).