Highland Lake trout stocking
Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire · lake · 645 ft elevation
Highland Lake was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Oct 23, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 21, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (5,200 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Merrimack County (4 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.
Weather at Highland Lake
- Tonight39°FMostly Cloudy12% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Monday53°FChance Rain Showers27% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night36°FMostly Cloudy7% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday54°FPartly Sunny9% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday Night36°FPartly Cloudy7% rain · wind 5 mph
- Veterans Day52°FMostly Sunny8% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Highland Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 17 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 3 | 4,000 | 1,333 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 5,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 23Latest Friday · 2 weeks ago | Brook trout | 2,000 68 lb | 23 weeks | New Hampton State Fish Hatchery |
May 15 Friday | Brook trout | 1,000 246 lb | 17 days | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 28 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,200 571 lb | 1 week | Warren State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 21 Tuesday | Brook trout | 1,000 114 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 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.
Stocked waters near Highland Lake
- Hopkins Pondlake · 3 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Blackwater Riverstream · 3 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Webster Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 23, 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 CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Highland Lake
- When was Highland Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 23, 2026 (brook trout, 2,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Highland Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 17 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Highland Lake stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Merrimack County (4 stocking days on record). 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 Highland Lake?
- Brook trout (3 stockings, 4,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 1,200 fish).