When was Saco River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 26, 2026 (brook trout and rainbow trout, 1,000 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.

Is Saco River stocked often?

The second most stocked of 68 waters in Carroll County. 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 Saco River?

Brook trout (3 stockings, 1,500 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 150 fish).

Saco River trout stocking

Bartlett, Carroll County, New Hampshire · stream · 576 ft elevation

Saco River was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 26, 2026). We have 4 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

4 months ago

Jun 26, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

2,650 fish

Water temperature

46°F

Cool for trout

The second most stocked of 68 waters in Carroll County.
Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 46°F
Flow: 43 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.63 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 51 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 43 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Saco River

Today
45°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 5 mph
Tonight
28°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
55°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
40°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Monday
63°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 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

Stockings of Saco River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	3	1,500	500
Rainbow trout	2	1,000	500
Brown trout	1	150	150

Stocking history

20264 stockings · 2,650 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 26Latest Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	1,000 403 lb	3 weeks	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 5 Friday	Brook trout	500 132 lb	9 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 27 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	500 218 lb	6 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 21 Thursday	Brook troutBrown trout	650 129 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 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.

Directions Larger map New Hampshire fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Saco River

Thorne Pondlake · 2 mistocked May 8, 2026
Ellis Riverstream · 2 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
Kids Pondlake · 4 mistocked May 8, 2026
Saco River, East Branchstream · 4 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
Ellis Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 21, 2026
Saco Riverstream · 6 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
Falls Pondlake · 7 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
Swift Riverstream · 8 mistocked Jun 9, 2026

All stocked waters in Carroll County Stocked this week in New Hampshire

Questions about Saco River

When was Saco River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 26, 2026 (brook trout and rainbow trout, 1,000 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.
Is Saco River stocked often?: The second most stocked of 68 waters in Carroll County. 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 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 46°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.