When was Ashuelot River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (brown trout, 670 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Ashuelot River stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

What kind of trout are stocked in Ashuelot River?

Brown trout (1 stocking, 670 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).

How warm is the water near Ashuelot River?

The USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Ashuelot River trout stocking

Gilsum, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream

Ashuelot River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 5, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 28, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,170 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 5, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,170 fish

Water temperature

56°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: ASHUELOT RIVER NEAR GILSUM, NH (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 56°F
Flow: 20 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.80 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 59 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 25 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Ashuelot River

Tonight
39°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
66°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 to 15 mph
Friday Night
50°F
Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
41% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
59°F
Rain Likely
69% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Saturday Night
50°F
Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Sunday
58°F
Light Rain
77% rain · wind 15 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	1	670	670
Rainbow trout	1	500	500

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
May 5, 2026	Brown trout	670	239	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 28, 2026	Rainbow trout	500	200	Milford State Fish Hatchery

From New Hampshire 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.

Where is Ashuelot River?

Gilsum, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Ashuelot River

Chapman Pondlake · 3 mistocked May 7, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 12, 2026
Otter Brookstream · 5 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Warren Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Granite Brookstream · 6 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 5, 2026
Newell Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 1, 2026
Granite Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 4, 2026

All stocked waters in Cheshire County Stocked this week in New Hampshire

Questions about Ashuelot River

When was Ashuelot River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (brown trout, 670 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Ashuelot River stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
What kind of trout are stocked in Ashuelot River?: Brown trout (1 stocking, 670 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).
How warm is the water near Ashuelot River?: The USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.