When was Connecticut River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 900 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Connecticut River stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Connecticut River stocked often?

Number 20 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Connecticut River?

Brown trout (1 stocking, 450 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 450 fish).

Connecticut River trout stocking

Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream · 225 ft elevation

Connecticut River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since May 12, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (900 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

900 fish

On record

1 stocking

since May 12, 2026

Number 20 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: CONNECTICUT RIVER AT NORTH WALPOLE, NH (3 km away).

Flow: 2,230 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 6.45 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 2,230 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Connecticut River

Overnight
35°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 7 mph
Saturday
53°F
Sunny
wind 6 mph
Saturday Night
27°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 mph
Sunday
59°F
Sunny
wind 3 mph
Sunday Night
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 1 mph
Monday
66°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brown trout	1	450	450
Rainbow trout	1	450	450

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 900 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
May 12Latest Tuesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	900 311 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut River

Cold Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 12, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 5 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026
Cold Riverstream · 7 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Warren Lakelake · 8 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 5, 2026
Newell Pondlake · 9 mistocked May 1, 2026
Gustin Pondlake · 10 mistocked May 1, 2026

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

Questions about Connecticut River

When was Connecticut River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 900 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Connecticut River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Connecticut River stocked often?: Number 20 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Connecticut River?: Brown trout (1 stocking, 450 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 450 fish).