When was Center Pond last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (brook trout and brown trout, 825 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Center Pond stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Center Pond stocked often?

Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire 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 Center Pond?

Brook trout (1 stocking, 550 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 275 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 600 fish).

Center Pond trout stocking

Nelson, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · lake · 1,416 ft elevation

Center Pond was last stocked 6 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 22, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,425 fish). Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 7, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,425 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Apr 22, 2026

Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.

Weather at Center Pond

Tonight
34°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 10 to 15 mph
Saturday
48°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
27°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
54°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
61°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	1	550	550
Brown trout	1	275	275
Rainbow trout	1	600	600

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,425 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 7Latest Thursday	Brook troutBrown trout	825 242 lb	15 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 22 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	600 400 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 Center Pond?

Nelson, 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 Center Pond

Silver Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
Granite Brookstream · 2 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Granite Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 4, 2026
Spoonwood Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 29, 2026
Otter Brookstream · 3 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Nubanusit Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 5, 2026
Chapman Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 7, 2026
Hunts Pondlake · 5 mistocked Apr 27, 2026

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

Questions about Center Pond

When was Center Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (brook trout and brown trout, 825 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Center Pond stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Center Pond stocked often?: Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire 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 Center Pond?: Brook trout (1 stocking, 550 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 275 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 600 fish).