Ashuelot River trout stocking
Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream
Ashuelot River was last stocked 5 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.
River conditions
USGS gage: ASHUELOT RIVER NEAR GILSUM, NH (5 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.
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Ashuelot River
- Tonight41°FMostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fogwind 5 mph
- Friday64°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudywind 5 to 15 mph
- Friday Night50°FCloudy then Chance Light Rain39% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
- Saturday57°FRain Likely68% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Saturday Night50°FRain Likely71% rain · wind 15 mph
- Sunday56°FLight Rain77% rain · wind 10 to 15 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
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 1,000 | 500 | |
| Brown trout | 1 | 448 | 448 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 200 | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
| May 5, 2026 | Brown trout | 448 | 160 | 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?
Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
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 CountyStocked 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.
- 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 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.