When was Big River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (brook trout, 550 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Big River stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Big River stocked often?

Number 5 of 22 stocked waters in Strafford County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Big River?

Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,100 fish).

Big River trout stocking

Strafford, Strafford County, New Hampshire · stream · 537 ft elevation

Big River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 11, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 24, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,100 fish). Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 11, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,100 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Apr 24, 2026

Number 5 of 22 stocked waters in Strafford County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.

Weather at Big River

Tonight
35°F
Mostly Clear
wind 10 to 15 mph
Saturday
50°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
27°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
57°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Sunday Night
37°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Monday
65°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	2	1,100	550

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,100 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 11Latest Monday	Brook trout	550 129 lb	17 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 24 Friday	Brook trout	550 130 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 Big River?

Strafford, Strafford 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 Big River

Big Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 11, 2026
Suncook Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 5, 2026
Bow Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026
Mad Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 18, 2026
Nippo Brookstream · 7 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Suncook Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 13, 2026
Lougee Pondlake · 7 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Suncook Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 5, 2026

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

Questions about Big River

When was Big River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (brook trout, 550 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Big River stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Big River stocked often?: Number 5 of 22 stocked waters in Strafford County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Big River?: Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,100 fish).