Cold River trout stocking
Sandwich, Carroll County, New Hampshire · stream
Cold River was last stocked 5 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.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: BEARCAMP RIVER AT SOUTH TAMWORTH, NH (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 10 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 3.22 ft
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Cold River
- Tonight38°FMostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fogwind 0 to 5 mph
- Friday68°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudywind 5 to 10 mph
- Friday Night50°FSlight Chance Light Rain24% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
- Saturday61°FLight Rain Likely63% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Saturday Night49°FLight Rain Likely63% rain · wind 15 mph
- Sunday59°FLight Rain Likely63% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 2 | 600 | 300 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Brook trout | 300 | 67 | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Brook trout | 300 | 31 | 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.
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.
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 Jun 23, 2026
- Guinea Pondlake · 7 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Carroll CountyStocked 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.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Cold River?
- Brook trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).