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Cold River trout stocking

Alstead, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream

Cold River was last stocked 5 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
5 months ago
Apr 30, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
750 fish
Water temperature
56°F
Ideal for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature
56°F
Flow
11 cfs
higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.58 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

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Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 15 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Cold River

  • Tonight
    39°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Friday
    66°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 10 mph
  • Friday Night
    50°F
    Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
    35% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Saturday
    60°F
    Rain Likely
    66% rain · wind 10 mph
  • Saturday Night
    51°F
    Rain Likely
    70% rain · wind 10 mph
  • Sunday
    58°F
    Light Rain
    77% rain · wind 10 mph

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Brown trout1350350
Rainbow trout1400400

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
Apr 30, 2026Brown trout350129Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17, 2026Rainbow trout400183Milford 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.

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.

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Stocked waters near Cold River

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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.
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 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.