Connecticut River trout stocking
Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · stream
Connecticut River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 12, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (900 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.
River conditions
USGS gage: CONNECTICUT RIVER AT NORTH WALPOLE, NH (3 km away).
- Flow
- 2,180 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 6.41 ft
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Connecticut River
- Tonight45°FMostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fogwind 3 mph
- Friday68°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudywind 1 to 13 mph
- Friday Night52°FCloudy then Chance Light Rain36% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
- Saturday61°FRain Likely66% rain · wind 10 mph
- Saturday Night52°FRain Likely69% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
- Sunday60°FLight Rain78% rain · wind 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 1 | 450 | 450 | |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 450 | 450 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Brown trout | 450 | 150 | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
| May 12, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 450 | 161 | 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.
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.
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 CountyStocked 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, 450 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Connecticut River stocked?
- It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Connecticut River?
- Brown trout (1 stocking, 450 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 450 fish).