When was Forest Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026 (brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,290 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Forest Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake?

Brook trout (1 stocking, 500 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 290 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).

Forest Lake trout stocking

Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · lake · 441 ft elevation

Forest Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 23, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 23, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (1,290 fish). Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

1,290 fish

On record

1 stocking

since Apr 23, 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.

Weather at Forest Lake

This Afternoon
65°F
Sunny
wind 10 mph
Tonight
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
54°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
24°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
60°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	1	500	500
Brown trout	1	290	290
Rainbow trout	1	500	500

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 1,290 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Apr 23Latest Thursday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	1,290 537 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 Forest Lake?

Winchester, Cheshire 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 Forest Lake

Ashuelot Riverstream · 1 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Roaring Brookstream · 2 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Roaring Brookstream · 3 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Swanzey Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026
Martin Brookstream · 5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Martin Brookstream · 5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Perry Brookstream · 5 mistocked Apr 13, 2026

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

Questions about Forest Lake

When was Forest Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026 (brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,290 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Forest Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake?: Brook trout (1 stocking, 500 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 290 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).