When was Smith River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 8, 2026 (brown trout, 700 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Smith River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to June.

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, 420 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 700 fish).

Smith River trout stocking

Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream · 414 ft elevation

Smith River was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 8, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 23, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (1,120 fish). Most stockings come in April to June. Species stocked: brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 8, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

1,120 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 (under 1 km away).

Flow: 34 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.96 ft

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

Today
49°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
27°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
58°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
66°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph

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

When is Smith River stocked?

Most stockings come in April to June. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 34 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
Brook trout	2	420	210
Brown trout	1	700	700

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 1,120 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 8Latest Monday	Brown trout	700 259 lb	12 days	Warren State Fish Hatchery
May 27 Wednesday	Brook trout	270 54 lb	34 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Apr 23 Thursday	Brook trout	150 17 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?

Bristol, Grafton 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 Smith River

Pemigewasset Riverstream · 1 mistocked May 22, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 2 mistocked May 27, 2026
Newfound Riverstream · 2 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 25, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 4 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Fowler Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 20, 2026
Fowler Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 20, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 6 mistocked Jun 8, 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 Jun 8, 2026 (brown trout, 700 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Smith River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to June.
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, 420 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 700 fish).