When was Exeter River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Exeter River stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Exeter River stocked often?

Number 6 of 31 stocked waters in Rockingham 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 Exeter River?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 600 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 165 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 800 fish).

Exeter River trout stocking

Brentwood, Rockingham County, New Hampshire · stream · 61 ft elevation

Exeter River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 20, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,565 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 7, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,565 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Apr 20, 2026

Number 6 of 31 stocked waters in Rockingham County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: EXETER RIVER AT HAIGH ROAD, NEAR BRENTWOOD, NH (1 km away).

Flow: 34 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 4.54 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 30 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Exeter River

Tonight
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 10 mph
Saturday
54°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
27°F
Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
59°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
37°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
67°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	1	600	600
Brook trout	1	165	165
Brown trout	1	800	800

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,565 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 7Latest Thursday	Rainbow trout	600 198 lb	17 days	Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery
Apr 20 Monday	Brook troutBrown trout	965 332 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 Exeter River?

Brentwood, Rockingham 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 Exeter River

Little Riverstream · 2 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Great Brookstream · 3 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
Brickyard Pondlake · 3 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Exeter Riverstream · 4 mistocked May 7, 2026
Lamprey Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 22, 2026
Exeter Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 22, 2026
Exeter Reservoirlake · 5 mistocked May 7, 2026
Piscassic Riverstream · 6 mistocked Apr 14, 2026

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

Questions about Exeter River

When was Exeter River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Exeter River stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Exeter River stocked often?: Number 6 of 31 stocked waters in Rockingham 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 Exeter River?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 600 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 165 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 800 fish).