When was Contoocook River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 152 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Contoocook River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 17 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Contoocook River stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record). 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 Contoocook River?

Brown trout (3 stockings, 295 fish); Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 400 fish).

Contoocook River trout stocking

Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · stream · 593 ft elevation

Contoocook River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 14, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (695 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 7, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

695 fish

On record

3 stockings

since Apr 14, 2026

Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

Weather at Contoocook River

Overnight
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Saturday
51°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
26°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
58°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
66°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Contoocook River stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 17 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brown trout	3	295	98
Rainbow trout	3	400	133

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 695 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 7Latest Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	152 52 lb	17 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 20 Monday	Brown troutRainbow trout	295 130 lb	6 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 14 Tuesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	248 111 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 Contoocook River?

Bennington, Hillsborough 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 Contoocook River

Whittemore Lakelake · 3 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Moose Brookstream · 4 mistocked May 11, 2026
Willard Pondlake · 4 mistocked May 5, 2026
Deering Reservoirlake · 5 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Contoocook Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 11, 2026
North Branchstream · 6 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Hunts Pondlake · 6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Contoocook Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 11, 2026

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

Questions about Contoocook River

When was Contoocook River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 152 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Contoocook River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 17 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Contoocook River stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record). 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 Contoocook River?: Brown trout (3 stockings, 295 fish); Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 400 fish).