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Piscataquog River, South Branch trout stocking

New Boston, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · stream

Piscataquog River, South Branch was last stocked 5 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 10, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (2,050 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 8, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
2,050 fish
Water temperature
57°F
Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: SOUTH BRANCH PISCATAQUOG RIVER NEAR GOFFSTOWN, NH (under 1 km away).

Water temperature
57°F
Flow
14 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
3.06 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

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Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 16 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Piscataquog River, South Branch

  • Tonight
    37°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Friday
    65°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    1% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
  • Friday Night
    50°F
    Light Rain Likely
    55% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
  • Saturday
    59°F
    Rain
    75% rain · wind 15 mph
  • Saturday Night
    50°F
    Rain
    81% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
  • Sunday
    58°F
    Light Rain
    81% rain · wind 15 mph

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

When is Piscataquog River, South Branch stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 14 days.

By month, all years

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 2 stockings2AprMay: 1 stockings1MayJun: 0 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec
Stockings of Piscataquog River, South Branch by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Rainbow trout21,000500
Brook trout1350350
Brown trout1700700

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
May 8, 2026Brook trout35092Milford State Fish Hatchery
May 8, 2026Rainbow trout400222Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 24, 2026Brown trout700280Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 10, 2026Rainbow trout600375Milford 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 Piscataquog River, South Branch?

New Boston, Hillsborough 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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Questions about Piscataquog River, South Branch

When was Piscataquog River, South Branch last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (brook trout, 350 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Piscataquog River, South Branch stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Piscataquog River, South Branch?
Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 350 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 700 fish).
How warm is the water near Piscataquog River, South Branch?
The USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.