Meagher County · stream · order 5 river · ~20 cfs typical
South Fork Smith River
South Fork Smith River is a stream in Meagher 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
Rain
89°
59°
13 mph
36%
Sat
Overcast
98°
62°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
86°
58°
21 mph
0%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- North Fork Smith River0.0 mi
- Cooks Creek0.2 mi
- Hot Springs Creek1.5 mi
- Woods Gulch Creek2.6 mi
- Hanson Reservoir2.7 mi
- Fords Creek3.5 mi
- Alkali Lake3.6 mi
- North Fork Woods Gulch Creek3.2 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.
South Fork Smith River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork 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 South Fork Smith River?+
South Fork Smith River is a stream in Meagher County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.