Piscataquog River, South Branch trout stocking
New Boston, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · stream · 312 ft elevation
Piscataquog River, South Branch was last stocked 6 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 3 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.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.
River conditions
USGS gage: SOUTH BRANCH PISCATAQUOG RIVER NEAR GOFFSTOWN, NH (under 1 km away).
- Water temperature
- 49°F
- Flow
- 49 cfs
- much higher than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 3.47 ft
Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Piscataquog River, South Branch
- Tonight36°FMostly Clearwind 10 mph
- Saturday51°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Saturday Night27°FClearwind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday58°FSunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday Night36°FMostly Clearwind 0 mph
- Monday65°FSunnywind 0 to 5 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
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 1,000 | 500 |
| Brook trout | 1 | 350 | 350 |
| Brown trout | 1 | 700 | 700 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 2,050 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8Latest Friday | Brook troutRainbow trout | 750 314 lb | 2 weeks | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 24 Friday | Brown trout | 700 280 lb | 2 weeks | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 10 Friday | Rainbow trout | 600 375 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 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.
Stocked waters near Piscataquog River, South Branch
- Piscataquog Riverstream · 3 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Piscataquog River, Middle Branchstream · 3 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Piscataquog Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Mt William Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Baboosic Brookstream · 9 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Horace Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Baboosic Brookstream · 11 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Deering Reservoirlake · 11 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
All stocked waters in Hillsborough CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Piscataquog River, South Branch
- When was Piscataquog River, South Branch last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (brook trout and rainbow trout, 750 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.
- Is Piscataquog River, South Branch stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- 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 49°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.