When was Smith River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 8, 2026 (rainbow trout, 250 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Smith River stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Thursdays, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

Is Smith River stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Merrimack County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% 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?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 750 fish); Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,600 fish).

Smith River trout stocking

Danbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire · stream · 793 ft elevation

Smith River was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 8, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 23, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (2,350 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 8, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

2,350 fish

On record

4 stockings

since Apr 23, 2026

Tied for the most stocked water in Merrimack County (4 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

Weather at Smith River

Tonight
34°F
Partly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 10 mph
Saturday
49°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
26°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
57°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
64°F
Mostly 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 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Thursdays, about every 13 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
Rainbow trout	2	750	375
Brook trout	2	1,600	800

Stocking history

20264 stockings · 2,350 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 8Latest Monday	Rainbow trout	250 134 lb	12 days	Warren State Fish Hatchery
May 27 Wednesday	Brook trout	1,000 199 lb	13 days	Berlin State Fish Hatchery
May 14 Thursday	Rainbow trout	500 250 lb	3 weeks	Warren State Fish Hatchery
Apr 23 Thursday	Brook trout	600 70 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?

Danbury, Merrimack 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 · 1 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
Waukeena Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 13, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 4 mistocked May 27, 2026
Walker Brookstream · 4 mistocked May 13, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 5 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Smith Brookstream · 6 mistocked May 26, 2026
White Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 27, 2026
Smith Riverstream · 6 mistocked Jun 8, 2026

All stocked waters in Merrimack 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 (rainbow trout, 250 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Smith River stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Thursdays, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Smith River stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Merrimack County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% 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?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 750 fish); Brook trout (2 stockings, 1,600 fish).