When was Cold River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout, 350 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Cold River stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Cold River 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 Cold River?

Brown trout (1 stocking, 350 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 400 fish).

Cold River trout stocking

Alstead, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream · 445 ft elevation

Cold River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 30, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (750 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 30, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

750 fish

Water temperature

46°F

Cool for trout

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.

River conditions

USGS gage: COLD RIVER AT HIGH STREET, AT ALSTEAD, NH (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 46°F
Flow: 25 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.85 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 23 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Cold River

Today
50°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
26°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
58°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
65°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brown trout	1	350	350
Rainbow trout	1	400	400

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 750 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Apr 30Latest Thursday	Brown trout	350 129 lb	13 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17 Friday	Rainbow trout	400 183 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?

Alstead, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map New Hampshire fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Cold River

Cold Riverstream · 2 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 2 mistocked May 12, 2026
Warren Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Connecticut Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 12, 2026
Newell Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 1, 2026
Gustin Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 1, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 12, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 12, 2026

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

Questions about Cold River

When was Cold River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout, 350 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Cold River stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Cold River 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 Cold River?: Brown trout (1 stocking, 350 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 400 fish).
How warm is the water near Cold River?: The USGS gage read 46°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.