When was Highland Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 15, 2026 (brook trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Highland Lake stocked?

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

What kind of trout are stocked in Highland Lake?

Brook trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 1,200 fish).

Highland Lake trout stocking

Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire · lake

Highland Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (May 15, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 21, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (3,200 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

May 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

3,200 fish

On record

3 stockings

since Apr 21, 2026

Weather at Highland Lake

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
68°F
Partly Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Friday Night
51°F
Chance Light Rain
31% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Saturday
61°F
Rain Likely
67% rain · wind 10 mph
Saturday Night
51°F
Rain Likely
67% rain · wind 10 mph
Sunday
59°F
Rain Likely
71% rain · wind 10 mph

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

When is Highland Lake stocked?

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

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	2	2,000	1,000
Rainbow trout	1	1,200	1,200

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
May 15, 2026	Brook trout	1,000	246	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Apr 28, 2026	Rainbow trout	1,200	571	Warren State Fish Hatchery
Apr 21, 2026	Brook trout	1,000	114	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.

Where is Highland Lake?

Andover, Merrimack 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 Highland Lake

Hopkins Pondlake · 3 mistocked May 27, 2026
Blackwater Riverstream · 3 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Webster Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 14, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 5 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Winnipesaukee Riverstream · 6 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Morey Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 27, 2026
Blackwater Riverstream · 7 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Stirrup Iron Pondlake · 7 mistocked Jun 2, 2026

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

Questions about Highland Lake

When was Highland Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 15, 2026 (brook trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Highland Lake stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 17 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Highland Lake?: Brook trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 1,200 fish).