When was Connecticut River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (brown trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Connecticut River stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 19 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.

Is Connecticut River stocked often?

The third most stocked of 102 waters in Coos County. Stocked more often than 98% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Connecticut River?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,250 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).

Connecticut River trout stocking

Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire · stream · 985 ft elevation

Connecticut River was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 1, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since May 4, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months (4,750 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

Jul 1, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

4,750 fish

On record

5 stockings

since May 4, 2026

The third most stocked of 102 waters in Coos County.
Stocked more often than 98% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

Weather at Connecticut River

Tonight
37°F
Rain Showers Likely
59% rain · wind 1 mph
Monday
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
68% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Monday Night
32°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
33% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely
67% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
92% rain · wind 2 mph
Veterans Day
43°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
50% rain · wind 3 mph

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

When is Connecticut River stocked?

Most stockings come in May to June. Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 19 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Connecticut 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	2,250	750
Brown trout	2	2,000	1,000
Brook trout	1	500	500

Stocking history

20265 stockings · 4,750 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 1Latest Wednesday	Brown trout	1,000 362 lb	26 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 5 Friday	Brook trout	500 132 lb	3 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 2 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	450 225 lb	19 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 14 Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,800 645 lb	10 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 4 Monday	Rainbow trout	1,000 410 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 Connecticut River?

Columbia, Coos 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 Connecticut River

Lime Pondlake · 3 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
Fish Pondlake · 3 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Connecticut Riverstream · 4 mistocked Jul 7, 2026
Beaver Brookstream · 5 mistocked May 5, 2026
Mohawk Riverstream · 6 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Connecticut Riverstream · 9 mistocked Jul 7, 2026
Stratford Boglake · 10 mistocked May 5, 2026
Clarksville Pondlake · 12 mistocked Apr 23, 2026

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

Questions about Connecticut River

When was Connecticut River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (brown trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Connecticut River stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 19 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
Is Connecticut River stocked often?: The third most stocked of 102 waters in Coos County. Stocked more often than 98% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Connecticut River?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,250 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).