Smith River trout stocking
Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire · stream
Smith River was last stocked 4 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.
River conditions
USGS gage: SMITH RIVER NEAR BRISTOL, NH (under 1 km away).
- Flow
- 24 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 1.74 ft
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Smith River
- Tonight40°FMostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fogwind 0 mph
- Friday68°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 0 to 10 mph
- Friday Night51°FChance Light Rain28% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
- Saturday62°FRain Likely65% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Saturday Night52°FRain Likely65% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Sunday60°FLight Rain Likely68% rain · wind 10 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
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 2 | 420 | 210 | |
| Brown trout | 1 | 700 | 700 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Brown trout | 700 | 259 | Warren State Fish Hatchery |
| May 27, 2026 | Brook trout | 270 | 54 | Berlin State Fish Hatchery |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Brook trout | 150 | 17 | 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?
Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
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 CountyStocked 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.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Smith River?
- Brook trout (2 stockings, 420 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 700 fish).