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Connecticut River, Lower trout stocking

Pittsburg, Coos County, New Hampshire · stream

Connecticut River, Lower was last stocked 3 months ago (Jun 25, 2026). We have 6 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
3 months ago
Jun 25, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
3,600 fish
Water temperature
62°F
Ideal for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature
62°F
Flow
328 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
2.75 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

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Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 325 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Connecticut River, Lower

  • Tonight
    35°F
    Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
    wind 0 mph
  • Friday
    71°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 10 mph
  • Friday Night
    47°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    7% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Saturday
    64°F
    Chance Light Rain
    45% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Saturday Night
    48°F
    Chance Light Rain
    42% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Sunday
    63°F
    Chance Light Rain
    39% rain · wind 5 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

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 0 stockingsAprMay: 1 stockings1MayJun: 3 stockings3JunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec
Stockings of Connecticut River, Lower by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Brook trout31,700567
Rainbow trout21,400700
Brown trout1500500

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
Jun 25, 2026Brook trout5033Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 25, 2026Rainbow trout600282Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 17, 2026Brook trout1,500366Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 8, 2026Brook trout150110Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 8, 2026Rainbow trout800392Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 19, 2026Brown trout500141Berlin 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 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

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Questions about Connecticut River, Lower

When was Connecticut River, Lower last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 25, 2026 (brook trout, 50 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.
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 62°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.