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.
Weather at Mad River
- Tonight39°FPartly Cloudywind 0 mph
- Friday70°FPartly Sunnywind 0 to 10 mph
- Friday Night49°FCloudy then Chance Light Rain27% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Saturday63°FLight Rain Likely62% rain · wind 10 mph
- Saturday Night50°FLight Rain Likely62% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Sunday61°FLight Rain Likely61% 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
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 2 | 1,100 | 550 | |
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 600 | 300 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Brook trout | 750 | 214 | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 158 | Warren State Fish Hatchery |
| May 29, 2026 | Brook trout | 350 | 75 | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 150 | Warren 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.
Stocked waters near Mad River
- Atwood Pondlake · 2 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Hall Pond, Upperlake · 2 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Hall Pond, Middlelake · 3 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Hall Pond, Lowerlake · 3 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Mad Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Beebe Riverstream · 4 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Mad Riverstream · 4 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Black Mountain Pondlake · 4 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Grafton CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
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).