When was Cold River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brook trout, 300 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 11 of 68 stocked waters in Carroll 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?

Brook trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).

Cold River trout stocking

Sandwich, Carroll County, New Hampshire · stream · 601 ft elevation

Cold River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 20, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (600 fish). Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

600 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Apr 20, 2026

Number 11 of 68 stocked waters in Carroll County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: BEARCAMP RIVER AT SOUTH TAMWORTH, NH (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 25 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.59 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 24 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Cold River

Today
48°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
25°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
57°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
65°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	2	600	300

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 4Latest Monday	Brook trout	300 67 lb	2 weeks	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Apr 20 Monday	Brook trout	300 31 lb		Berlin 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?

Sandwich, Carroll 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

Bearcamp Riverstream · 1 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
Whiteface Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 4, 2026
Bearcamp Riverstream · 4 mistocked May 4, 2026
Little Pondlake · 4 mistocked May 4, 2026
Swift Riverstream · 4 mistocked May 28, 2026
Kids Pondlake · 5 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
White Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 23, 2026
Guinea Pondlake · 7 mistocked Jun 16, 2026

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

Questions about Cold River

When was Cold River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brook trout, 300 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 11 of 68 stocked waters in Carroll 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?: Brook trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).