When was Newfound Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 26, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,400 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Newfound Lake stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Mondays, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and October.

Is Newfound Lake stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Grafton County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Newfound Lake?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 6,175 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 4,165 fish); Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 1,675 fish).

Newfound Lake trout stocking

Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire · lake · 586 ft elevation

Newfound Lake was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Oct 26, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since May 7, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months (12,015 fish). Most stockings come in May and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, landlocked salmon.

Last stocked

2 weeks ago

Oct 26, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

12,015 fish

On record

5 stockings

since May 7, 2026

Tied for the most stocked water in Grafton County (5 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 98% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: COCKERMOUTH RIVER BELOW HARDY BROOK, AT GROTON, NH (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 5 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.31 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 6 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Newfound Lake

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
22% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
51°F
Chance Rain Showers
28% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
8% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
51°F
Partly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
38°F
Partly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
50°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph

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

When is Newfound Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May and October. Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Mondays, about every 34 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Newfound Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	3	6,175	2,058
Brook trout	1	4,165	4,165
Landlocked salmon	1	1,675	1,675

Stocking history

20265 stockings · 12,015 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 26Latest Monday · 2 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	1,400 2,333 lb	10 days	Warren State Fish Hatchery
Oct 16 Friday · 3 weeks ago	Brook trout	4,165 245 lb	123 days	Warren State Fish Hatchery
Jun 15 Monday	Rainbow trout	275 145 lb	34 days	Warren State Fish Hatchery
May 12 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	4,500 2,035 lb	5 days	Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery
May 7 Thursday	Landlocked salmon	1,675 250 lb		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. Seasons and limits: New Hampshire fishing regulations.

Where is Newfound Lake?

Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map New Hampshire fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Newfound Lake

Fowler Riverstream · 2 mistocked May 20, 2026
Fowler Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 20, 2026
Cockermouth Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 14, 2026
Newfound Riverstream · 4 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Spectacle Pondlake · 4 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 22, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 6 mistocked Jun 25, 2026
Cockermouth Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 14, 2026

All stocked waters in Grafton County Stocked this week in New Hampshire

Questions about Newfound Lake

When was Newfound Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 26, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,400 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Newfound Lake stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Mondays, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and October.
Is Newfound Lake stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Grafton County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Newfound Lake?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 6,175 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 4,165 fish); Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 1,675 fish).