Mad River trout stocking
Waterville Valley, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream · 1,216 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 (1,800 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.
- 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
- Today42°FMostly Sunnywind 5 mph
- Tonight29°FMostly Clearwind 5 mph
- Sunday52°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Sunday Night39°FMostly Clearwind 5 mph
- Monday60°FMostly Sunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night43°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 0 to 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 2 | 1,200 | 600 |
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 600 | 300 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 1,800 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18Latest Thursday | Brook trout | 900 256 lb | 10 days | New Hampton State Fish Hatchery |
Jun 8 Monday | Rainbow trout | 300 158 lb | 10 days | Warren State Fish Hatchery |
May 29 Friday | Brook trout | 300 64 lb | 11 days | Berlin 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?
Waterville Valley, 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
- Black Mountain Pondlake · 3 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Atwood Pondlake · 3 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Hall Pond, Upperlake · 4 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Mad Riverstream · 4 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Flat Mountain Pondlake · 4 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Hall Pond, Middlelake · 5 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Hall Pond, Lowerlake · 5 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Kiah Pondlake · 5 mistocked Jun 10, 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, 900 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, 1,200 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).