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Mad River trout stocking

Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream · 778 ft elevation

Mad River was last stocked 5 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
5 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
  • Number 5 of 100 stocked waters in Grafton County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

Weather at Mad River

  • Overnight
    26°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 0 mph
  • Sunday
    55°F
    Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Sunday Night
    35°F
    Mostly Clear
    1% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Monday
    65°F
    Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Monday Night
    43°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    64°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    7% rain · wind 0 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

JanFebMarAprMay: 2 stockings2MayJun: 2 stockings2JunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Mad River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Brook trout21,100550
Rainbow trout2600300

Stocking history

20264 stockings · 1,700 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Jun 18Latest
Thursday
Brook trout
750
214 lb
10 daysBerlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 8
Monday
Rainbow trout
300
158 lb
10 daysWarren State Fish Hatchery
May 29
Friday
Brook trout
350
75 lb
11 daysBerlin State Fish Hatchery
May 18
Monday
Rainbow trout
300
150 lb
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. Seasons and limits: New Hampshire fishing regulations.

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.
Is Mad River stocked often?
Number 5 of 100 stocked waters in Grafton County by stocking days. 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 Mad River?
Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,100 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).