When was Cold River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brook trout and brown trout, 710 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Cold River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Cold River stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Sullivan 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 Cold River?

Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,235 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 175 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 800 fish).

Cold River trout stocking

Acworth, Sullivan County, New Hampshire · stream · 913 ft elevation

Cold River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (2,210 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

2,210 fish

On record

3 stockings

since Apr 17, 2026

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

Weather at Cold River

Tonight
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Saturday
49°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
26°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
56°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
63°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Cold River stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 13 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	2	1,235	618
Brown trout	1	175	175
Rainbow trout	1	800	800

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 2,210 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 12Latest Tuesday	Brook troutBrown trout	710 199 lb	12 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 30 Thursday	Brook trout	700 184 lb	13 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17 Friday	Rainbow trout	800 365 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 Cold River?

Acworth, Sullivan 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 Cold River

Gustin Pondlake · 3 mistocked May 1, 2026
Newell Pondlake · 4 mistocked May 1, 2026
Sand Pondlake · 4 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Long Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 28, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 6 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Warren Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 5, 2026
Giles Brookstream · 6 mistocked May 28, 2026

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

Questions about Cold River

When was Cold River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brook trout and brown trout, 710 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Cold River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Cold River stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Sullivan 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 Cold River?: Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,235 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 175 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 800 fish).