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Connecticut River trout stocking

Stratford, Coos County, New Hampshire · stream · 851 ft elevation

Connecticut River was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 1, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since May 14, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (2,030 fish). Most stockings come in May to July. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout.

Last stocked
4 months ago
Jul 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
2,030 fish
On record
3 stockings
since May 14, 2026
  • Number 16 of 102 stocked waters in Coos County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

Weather at Connecticut River

  • Today
    55°F
    Sunny
    wind 3 mph
  • Tonight
    31°F
    Partly Cloudy
    3% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Monday
    62°F
    Partly Sunny
    3% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Monday Night
    42°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    1% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    62°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
    18% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    45°F
    Chance Light Rain
    33% rain · wind 1 mph

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

When is Connecticut River stocked?

Most stockings come in May to July. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 25 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMarAprMay: 1 stocking1MayJun: 1 stocking1JunJul: 1 stocking1JulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Connecticut River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Brown trout22,0001,000
Brook trout13030

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 2,030 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Jul 1Latest
Wednesday
Brown trout
1,000
362 lb
23 daysBerlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 8
Monday
Brook trout
30
22 lb
25 daysBerlin State Fish Hatchery
May 14
Thursday
Brown trout
1,000
281 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?

Stratford, 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

All stocked waters in Coos CountyStocked 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 3 times in 2026, about every 25 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to July.
Is Connecticut River stocked often?
Number 16 of 102 stocked waters in Coos County by stocking days. 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 Connecticut River?
Brown trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 30 fish).