When was Bow Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,600 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Bow Lake stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Bow Lake 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 Bow Lake?

Brown trout (2 stockings, 500 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,700 fish).

Bow Lake trout stocking

Strafford, Strafford County, New Hampshire · lake · 510 ft elevation

Bow Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 15, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (3,200 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

3,200 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Apr 15, 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 Bow Lake

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
Brown trout	2	500	250
Rainbow trout	2	2,700	1,350

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 3,200 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 6Latest Wednesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,600 576 lb	3 weeks	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 15 Wednesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,600 1,064 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 Bow Lake?

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 Bow Lake

Nippo Brookstream · 4 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Big Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 11, 2026
Lucas Pondlake · 5 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Stonehouse Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 11, 2026
Pleasant Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 13, 2026
Big Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 11, 2026
Suncook Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 5, 2026
Isinglass Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 4, 2026

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

Questions about Bow Lake

When was Bow Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,600 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Bow Lake stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Bow Lake 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 Bow Lake?: Brown trout (2 stockings, 500 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,700 fish).