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Smith River trout stocking

Alexandria, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream · 518 ft elevation

Smith River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 27, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 23, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (1,375 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 27, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
1,375 fish
On record
3 stockings
since Apr 23, 2026
  • Number 17 of 100 stocked waters in Grafton County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: SMITH RIVER NEAR BRISTOL, NH (2 km away).

Flow
34 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.96 ft
1264117Sep 25Nov 8
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 34 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Smith River

  • Tonight
    36°F
    Partly Cloudy
    5% rain · wind 10 mph
  • Saturday
    50°F
    Sunny
    wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Saturday Night
    28°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Sunday
    58°F
    Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Sunday Night
    36°F
    Mostly Clear
    wind 0 mph
  • Monday
    66°F
    Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Smith River stocked?

Most stockings come in May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Thursdays, about every 21 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMarApr: 1 stocking1AprMay: 2 stockings2MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Smith River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Brook trout21,000500
Rainbow trout1375375

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 1,375 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 27Latest
Wednesday
Brook trout
650
129 lb
13 daysBerlin State Fish Hatchery
May 14
Thursday
Rainbow trout
375
188 lb
3 weeksWarren State Fish Hatchery
Apr 23
Thursday
Brook trout
350
41 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 Smith River?

Alexandria, Grafton 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 Smith River

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Questions about Smith River

When was Smith River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 27, 2026 (brook trout, 650 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Smith River stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Thursdays, about every 21 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Smith River stocked often?
Number 17 of 100 stocked waters in Grafton County by stocking days. 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 Smith River?
Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 375 fish).