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.

What kind of trout are stocked in Smith River?

Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 375 fish).

Smith River trout stocking

Alexandria, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream

Smith River was last stocked 4 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

4 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

River conditions

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

Flow: 24 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.74 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 32 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Smith River

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
69°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 10 mph
Friday Night
51°F
Chance Light Rain
28% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
62°F
Rain Likely
65% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
52°F
Rain Likely
65% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Sunday
60°F
Light Rain Likely
68% rain · wind 10 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

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	2	1,000	500
Rainbow trout	1	375	375

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
May 27, 2026	Brook trout	650	129	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 14, 2026	Rainbow trout	375	188	Warren State Fish Hatchery
Apr 23, 2026	Brook trout	350	41	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.

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

Smith Riverstream · 2 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 2 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 22, 2026
Newfound Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 4 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Fowler Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 20, 2026
Fowler Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 20, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 5 mistocked Jun 25, 2026

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

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.
What kind of trout are stocked in Smith River?: Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 375 fish).