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.

Is Cold River stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Cheshire County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Cold River?

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

Cold River trout stocking

Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream · 296 ft elevation

Cold River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 3 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

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

1,340 fish

Water temperature

46°F

Cool for trout

Tied for the most stocked water in Cheshire County (3 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: COLD RIVER AT HIGH STREET, AT ALSTEAD, NH (4 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
25°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
58°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
35°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
66°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
65°F
Partly Sunny
3% rain · wind 0 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
Rainbow trout	3	1,200	400
Brown trout	1	140	140

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 1,340 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 12Latest Tuesday	Rainbow trout	300 107 lb	12 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 30 Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	440 157 lb	13 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17 Friday	Rainbow trout	600 274 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?

Walpole, Cheshire 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
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.
Is Cold River stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Cheshire County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
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 46°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.