When was Cold River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (rainbow trout, 300 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Cold River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

What kind of trout are stocked in Cold River?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 1,200 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 140 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.

Cold River trout stocking

Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream

Cold River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (1,340 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

1,340 fish

Water temperature

56°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: COLD RIVER AT HIGH STREET, AT ALSTEAD, NH (4 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.

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
43°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
wind 0 mph
Friday
67°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 to 10 mph
Friday Night
50°F
Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
34% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
60°F
Rain Likely
66% rain · wind 10 mph
Saturday Night
51°F
Rain Likely
69% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Sunday
59°F
Light Rain
76% rain · wind 10 mph

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

When is Cold River stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 13 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Cold River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	3	1,200	400
Brown trout	1	140	140

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
May 12, 2026	Rainbow trout	300	107	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 30, 2026	Brown trout	140	51	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 30, 2026	Rainbow trout	300	106	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17, 2026	Rainbow trout	600	274	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.

Where is Cold River?

Walpole, 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

Cold Riverstream · 2 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Connecticut Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 12, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 4 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Warren Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 12, 2026
Newell Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 1, 2026
Gustin Pondlake · 8 mistocked May 1, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 9 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 May 12, 2026 (rainbow trout, 300 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Cold River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Cold River?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 1,200 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 140 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.