Pleasant Lake trout stocking
New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire · lake · 802 ft elevation
Pleasant Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 15, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 21, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (4,420 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Merrimack County (4 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.
Weather at Pleasant Lake
- Tonight49°FLight Rain Likely62% rain · wind 0 mph
- Saturday58°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely62% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Saturday Night38°FRain Showers99% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
- Sunday54°FChance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny45% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Sunday Night36°FPartly Cloudy3% rain · wind 5 mph
- Monday53°FChance Rain Showers25% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Pleasant Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 8 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 2 | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 700 | 700 |
| Landlocked salmon | 1 | 1,720 | 1,720 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 4,420 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15Latest Friday | Brook trout | 1,000 269 lb | 2 days | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
May 13 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 700 350 lb | 8 days | Warren State Fish Hatchery |
May 5 Tuesday | Landlocked salmon | 1,720 220 lb | 2 weeks | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 21 Tuesday | Brook trout | 1,000 114 lb | 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. Seasons and limits: New Hampshire fishing regulations.
Where is Pleasant Lake?
New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Pleasant Lake
- Sunapee Lake, Littlelake · 3 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
- Butterfield Pondlake · 4 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- White Pondlake · 4 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Kezar Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Morey Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Walker Brookstream · 5 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Sunapee Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 26, 2026
- Kolelemook Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 26, 2026
All stocked waters in Merrimack CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Pleasant Lake
- When was Pleasant Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 15, 2026 (brook trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Pleasant Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays, about every 8 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Pleasant Lake stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Merrimack County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Pleasant Lake?
- Brook trout (2 stockings, 2,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 700 fish); Landlocked salmon (1 stocking, 1,720 fish).