Pemigewasset River trout stocking
Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream · 451 ft elevation
Pemigewasset River was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 25, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Apr 30, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months (2,535 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout.
- 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: SMITH RIVER NEAR BRISTOL, NH (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 34 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 1.96 ft
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Pemigewasset River
- Overnight43°FMostly Cloudy7% rain · wind 5 mph
- Monday54°FPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers37% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night38°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday53°FPartly Sunny12% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday Night39°FPartly Cloudy7% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Veterans Day51°FMostly Sunny7% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Pemigewasset River stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June. Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Thursdays, about every 14 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 3 | 1,057 | 352 |
| Brown trout | 2 | 878 | 439 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 600 | 600 |
Stocking history
20265 stockings · 2,535 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 25Latest Thursday | Brook troutBrown trout | 485 237 lb | 8 days | New Hampton State Fish Hatchery |
Jun 17 Wednesday | Brook trout | 350 85 lb | 4 weeks | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
May 20 Wednesday | Brook trout | 600 108 lb | 6 days | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
May 14 Thursday | Brown trout | 500 178 lb | 2 weeks | Warren State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 30 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 600 229 lb | Powder Mill 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 Pemigewasset River?
Bristol, 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 Pemigewasset River
- Pemigewasset Riverstream · 2 mistocked May 22, 2026
- Newfound Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Smith Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
- Smith Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Fowler Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Fowler Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Newfound Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 26, 2026
- Squam Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 20, 2026
All stocked waters in Grafton CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Pemigewasset River
- When was Pemigewasset River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 25, 2026 (brook trout and brown trout, 485 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Pemigewasset River stocked?
- Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Thursdays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is Pemigewasset River 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 Pemigewasset River?
- Brook trout (3 stockings, 1,057 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 878 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 600 fish).