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Saco River trout stocking

Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire · stream

Saco River was last stocked 3 months ago (Jun 26, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since May 21, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (2,650 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked
3 months ago
Jun 26, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
2,650 fish
Water temperature
56°F
Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: SACO RIVER AT RIVER STREET, AT BARTLETT, NH (6 km away).

Water temperature
56°F
Flow
29 cfs
lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
2.50 ft

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

486174Aug 15Sep 23
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 61 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
235995Aug 11Sep 23
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 34 cfs on Sep 23.

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

Weather at Saco River

  • Tonight
    39°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Friday
    68°F
    Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 10 mph
  • Friday Night
    51°F
    Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
    27% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
  • Saturday
    60°F
    Light Rain Likely
    60% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
  • Saturday Night
    50°F
    Light Rain Likely
    64% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
  • Sunday
    57°F
    Light Rain Likely
    63% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph

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

When is Saco River stocked?

Most stockings come in May to June. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Fridays, about every 9 days.

By month, all years

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 0 stockingsAprMay: 2 stockings2MayJun: 2 stockings2JunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec
Stockings of Saco River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Brook trout31,500500
Rainbow trout21,000500
Brown trout1150150

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
Jun 26, 2026Brook trout500150Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 26, 2026Rainbow trout500253Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 5, 2026Brook trout500132Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 27, 2026Rainbow trout500218Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 21, 2026Brook trout50087Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 21, 2026Brown trout15042Berlin 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 Saco River?

Bartlett, Carroll 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 Saco River

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Questions about Saco River

When was Saco River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 26, 2026 (brook trout, 500 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Saco River stocked?
Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Fridays, about every 9 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
What kind of trout are stocked in Saco River?
Brook trout (3 stockings, 1,500 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 150 fish).
How warm is the water near Saco River?
The USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.