Francis Lake trout stocking
Pittsburg, Coos County, New Hampshire · lake · 1,376 ft elevation
Francis Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 19, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 20, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (5,232 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brown trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow trout.
- Number 6 of 102 stocked waters in Coos County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.
Weather at Francis Lake
- This Afternoon40°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tonight25°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday51°FMostly Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday Night37°FPartly Cloudywind 0 mph
- Monday55°FMostly Cloudy10% rain · wind 0 mph
- Monday Night44°FSlight Chance Rain Showers18% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Francis Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 5 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | 2 | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Landlocked salmon | 1 | 1,232 | 1,232 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 5,232 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 1,000 281 lb | 5 days | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
May 14 Thursday | Landlocked salmon | 1,232 160 lb | 2 days | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
May 12 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 2,000 840 lb | 22 days | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 20 Monday | Brown trout | 1,000 262 lb | Berlin 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 Francis Lake?
Pittsburg, Coos County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Francis Lake
- Carr Pondlake · 2 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Back Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Connecticut River, Middlestream · 3 mistocked Jun 25, 2026
- Cheesefactory Pond Kids Pondlake · 3 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Middle Pondlake · 4 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Harris Pondlake · 4 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Clarksville Pondlake · 4 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Perry Streamstream · 4 mistocked May 21, 2026
All stocked waters in Coos CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Francis Lake
- When was Francis Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 19, 2026 (brown trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Francis Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 5 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Francis Lake stocked often?
- Number 6 of 102 stocked waters in Coos County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Francis Lake?
- Brown trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 1,232 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 2,000 fish).