When was Ashuelot River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Ashuelot River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 7 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Ashuelot River stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Cheshire County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Ashuelot River?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 448 fish).

Ashuelot River trout stocking

Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream · 590 ft elevation

Ashuelot River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 28, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (1,448 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

1,448 fish

Water temperature

49°F

Cool for trout

Tied for the most stocked water in Cheshire County (3 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: ASHUELOT RIVER NEAR GILSUM, NH (5 km away).

Water temperature: 49°F
Flow: 28 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.97 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 53 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 27 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Ashuelot River

Today
48°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
26°F
Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
56°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
63°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph

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

When is Ashuelot River stocked?

Most stockings come in May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 7 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Ashuelot River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	2	1,000	500
Brown trout	1	448	448

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 1,448 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 12Latest Tuesday	Rainbow trout	500 200 lb	1 week	Milford State Fish Hatchery
May 5 Tuesday	Brown trout	448 160 lb	1 week	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 28 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	500 200 lb		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. Seasons and limits: New Hampshire fishing regulations.

Where is Ashuelot River?

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

Directions Larger map New Hampshire fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Ashuelot River

Ashuelot Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 5, 2026
Warren Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Chapman Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 7, 2026
Connecticut Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 7 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 12, 2026
Newell Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 1, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 5, 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 12, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Ashuelot River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 7 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Ashuelot River stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Cheshire County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Ashuelot River?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 448 fish).
How warm is the water near Ashuelot River?: The USGS gage read 49°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.