When was Saco River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 26, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Saco River stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Fridays, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.

Is Saco River stocked often?

The most stocked water in Carroll County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% 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, 1,550 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish).

Saco River trout stocking

Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire · stream · 447 ft elevation

Saco River was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 26, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since May 8, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months (3,550 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

Jun 26, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

3,550 fish

On record

5 stockings

since May 8, 2026

The most stocked water in Carroll County (5 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 98% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Saco River near Conway, NH (5 km away).

Flow: 208 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.42 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 196 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

Tonight
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 0 mph
Monday
54°F
Chance Rain Showers
26% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
53°F
Partly Sunny
5% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Partly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 0 mph
Veterans Day
52°F
Mostly Sunny
7% rain · wind 0 to 5 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 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Fridays, about every 13 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	1,550	517
Brown trout	2	1,000	500
Rainbow trout	2	1,000	500

Stocking history

20265 stockings · 3,550 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 26Latest Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	1,000 398 lb	17 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Jun 9 Tuesday	Brook troutBrown trout	1,100 383 lb	13 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 27 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	500 218 lb	6 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 21 Thursday	Brook trout	500 87 lb	13 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 8 Friday	Brook trout	450 108 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?

Conway, 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

Swift Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
Conway Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 20, 2026
Ledge Pondlake · 6 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Pea Porridge Pond, Biglake · 6 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Saco Riverstream · 6 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
Iona Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 27, 2026
Pea Porridge Pond, Middlelake · 6 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
Saco River, East Branchstream · 6 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 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Saco River stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Fridays, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
Is Saco River stocked often?: The most stocked water in Carroll County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% 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, 1,550 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish).