Cascade County · stream · order 6 river · ~499 cfs typical
Smith River
Smith River is a stream in Cascade County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
98°
58°
13 mph
1%
Fri
Partly cloudy
95°
66°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
103°
64°
18 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Flat Creek7.6 mi
- Horseshoe Lake7.3 mi
- Muddy Creek9.8 mi
- Little Muddy Creek8.0 mi
- Dry Fork7.8 mi
- Bird Creek9.2 mi
- Fourmile Creek10.4 mi
- Sand Coulee Creek8.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Smith River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smith River?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Smith River?+
Smith River is a stream in Cascade County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.