When was Cold River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout, 175 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Cold River stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Cold River stocked often?

Number 16 of 20 stocked waters in Sullivan 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, 175 fish).

Cold River trout stocking

Langdon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire · stream · 585 ft elevation

Cold River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 30, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 30, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (175 fish). Species stocked: brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 30, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

175 fish

Water temperature

46°F

Cool for trout

Number 16 of 20 stocked waters in Sullivan 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 (2 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

Tonight
34°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
51°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
27°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
58°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
64°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brown trout	1	175	175

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 175 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Apr 30Latest Thursday	Brown trout	175 64 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?

Langdon, Sullivan 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 · 4 mistocked May 12, 2026
Warren Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Newell Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 1, 2026
Gustin Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 1, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026
Connecticut Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 12, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 12, 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 Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout, 175 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Cold River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Cold River stocked often?: Number 16 of 20 stocked waters in Sullivan 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, 175 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.