Laurel Lake trout stocking
Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · lake
Laurel Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 23, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 6, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (2,500 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: PRIEST BROOK NEAR WINCHENDON, MA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 5 cfs
- lower than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 2.43 ft
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Laurel Lake
- Tonight45°FMostly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Friday64°FMostly Cloudywind 5 to 15 mph
- Friday Night50°FLight Rain Likely59% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Saturday58°FRain75% rain · wind 15 mph
- Saturday Night50°FRain81% rain · wind 15 to 20 mph
- Sunday57°FLight Rain83% rain · wind 15 to 20 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Brown trout | 1 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 555 | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Brown trout | 1,500 | 600 | 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.
Where is Laurel Lake?
Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Laurel Lake
- Gilmore Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Martin Brookstream · 7 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Ashuelot River, South Branchstream · 8 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Martin Brookstream · 8 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Roaring Brookstream · 9 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Ashuelot River, South Branchstream · 9 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Perry Brookstream · 9 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
- Contoocook Riverstream · 10 mistocked May 11, 2026
All stocked waters in Cheshire CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Laurel Lake
- When was Laurel Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Laurel Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Laurel Lake?
- Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 1,000 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 1,500 fish).