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Mad River trout stocking

Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream

Mad River was last stocked 3 months ago (Jun 18, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 18, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (1,700 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
3 months ago
Jun 18, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
1,700 fish
On record
4 stockings
since May 18, 2026

Weather at Mad River

  • Tonight
    39°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Friday
    70°F
    Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 10 mph
  • Friday Night
    49°F
    Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
    27% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Saturday
    63°F
    Light Rain Likely
    62% rain · wind 10 mph
  • Saturday Night
    50°F
    Light Rain Likely
    62% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
  • Sunday
    61°F
    Light Rain Likely
    61% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph

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

When is Mad River stocked?

Most stockings come in May to June. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Mondays, about every 10 days.

By month, all years

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 0 stockingsAprMay: 2 stockings2MayJun: 2 stockings2JunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec
Stockings of Mad River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Brook trout21,100550
Rainbow trout2600300

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
Jun 18, 2026Brook trout750214Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 8, 2026Rainbow trout300158Warren State Fish Hatchery
May 29, 2026Brook trout35075Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 18, 2026Rainbow trout300150Warren 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 Mad River?

Thornton, Grafton 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 Mad River

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Questions about Mad River

When was Mad River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 18, 2026 (brook trout, 750 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Mad River stocked?
Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Mondays, about every 10 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
What kind of trout are stocked in Mad River?
Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,100 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).