When was Newfound River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 17, 2026 (brook trout, 600 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Newfound River stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Thursdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

What kind of trout are stocked in Newfound River?

Brook trout (3 stockings, 2,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 425 fish).

Newfound River trout stocking

Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream

Newfound River was last stocked 3 months ago (Jun 17, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 23, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (2,425 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Jun 17, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

2,425 fish

On record

4 stockings

since Apr 23, 2026

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SMITH RIVER NEAR BRISTOL, NH (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 24 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.74 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 32 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Newfound River

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
wind 0 mph
Friday
68°F
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 10 mph
Friday Night
51°F
Chance Light Rain
28% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Saturday
62°F
Light Rain Likely
65% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
51°F
Light Rain Likely
65% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Sunday
60°F
Light Rain Likely
68% rain · wind 10 mph

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

When is Newfound River stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Thursdays, about every 20 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	3	2,000	667
Rainbow trout	1	425	425

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
Jun 17, 2026	Brook trout	600	146	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 20, 2026	Brook trout	700	125	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Apr 30, 2026	Rainbow trout	425	163	Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery
Apr 23, 2026	Brook trout	700	82	Berlin 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 Newfound River?

Bristol, 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 Newfound River

Pemigewasset Riverstream · 1 mistocked May 22, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 2 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Fowler Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 20, 2026
Fowler Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 20, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 27, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 25, 2026
Newfound Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 5 mistocked Jun 8, 2026

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

Questions about Newfound River

When was Newfound River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 17, 2026 (brook trout, 600 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Newfound River stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Thursdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Newfound River?: Brook trout (3 stockings, 2,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 425 fish).