When was Connecticut River, Lower last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 25, 2026 (brook trout and rainbow trout, 650 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Connecticut River, Lower stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in June, about every 9 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.

Is Connecticut River, Lower stocked often?

Number 6 of 102 stocked waters in Coos County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 91% 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, Lower?

Brook trout (3 stockings, 1,700 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,400 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).

How warm is the water near Connecticut River, Lower?

The USGS gage read 41°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Connecticut River, Lower trout stocking

Pittsburg, Coos County, New Hampshire · stream · 1,154 ft elevation

Connecticut River, Lower was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 25, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 19, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (3,600 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 25, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

3,600 fish

Water temperature

41°F

Cold for trout

Number 6 of 102 stocked waters in Coos County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: CONNECTICUT R BELOW INDIAN STREAM NR PITTSBURG, NH (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 41°F
Flow: 579 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.24 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 537 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Connecticut River, Lower

Today
40°F
Partly Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
26°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Sunday
52°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
37°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 mph
Monday
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
12% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19% rain · wind 0 mph

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

When is Connecticut River, Lower stocked?

Most stockings come in June. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in June, about every 9 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	3	1,700	567
Rainbow trout	2	1,400	700
Brown trout	1	500	500

Stocking history

20264 stockings · 3,600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 25Latest Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	650 315 lb	8 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 17 Wednesday	Brook trout	1,500 366 lb	9 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 8 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	950 502 lb	20 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 19 Tuesday	Brown trout	500 141 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, Lower?

Pittsburg, 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, Lower

Cheesefactory Pond Kids Pondlake · 2 mistocked May 7, 2026
Indian Streamstream · 2 mistocked May 21, 2026
Clarksville Pondlake · 4 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Middle Pondlake · 5 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Moose Pondlake · 5 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Back Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Harris Pondlake · 5 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
Francis Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 19, 2026

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

Questions about Connecticut River, Lower

When was Connecticut River, Lower last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 25, 2026 (brook trout and rainbow trout, 650 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Connecticut River, Lower stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in June, about every 9 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
Is Connecticut River, Lower stocked often?: Number 6 of 102 stocked waters in Coos County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 91% 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, Lower?: Brook trout (3 stockings, 1,700 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,400 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).
How warm is the water near Connecticut River, Lower?: The USGS gage read 41°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.