When was Great East Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 13, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Great East Lake stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 6 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Great East Lake stocked often?

Number 4 of 68 stocked waters in Carroll County by stocking days. 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 Great East Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 1,260 fish).

Great East Lake trout stocking

Wakefield, Carroll County, New Hampshire · lake · 572 ft elevation

Great East Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 13, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since May 5, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (3,260 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, landlocked salmon.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 13, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

3,260 fish

On record

3 stockings

since May 5, 2026

Number 4 of 68 stocked waters in Carroll County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

Weather at Great East Lake

Tonight
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 15 mph
Saturday
50°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
28°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
56°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Monday
64°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph

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

When is Great East Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 6 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Great East Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	2	2,000	1,000
Landlocked salmon	1	1,260	1,260

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 3,260 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 13Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	1,000 410 lb	6 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 7 Thursday	Landlocked salmon	1,260 300 lb	2 days	Nashua Nfh
May 5 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	1,000 469 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 Great East Lake?

Wakefield, Carroll 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 Great East Lake

Horn Pondlake · 1 mistocked May 6, 2026
Salmon Falls Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Lovell Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 13, 2026
Branch Riverstream · 5 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Salmon Falls Riverstream · 7 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Branch Riverstream · 7 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Mountain Pondlake · 8 mistocked May 19, 2026
Jones Pondlake · 9 mistocked May 19, 2026

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

Questions about Great East Lake

When was Great East Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 13, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Great East Lake stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 6 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Great East Lake stocked often?: Number 4 of 68 stocked waters in Carroll County by stocking days. 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 Great East Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 1,260 fish).