When was Stony Brook last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brook trout, 250 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Stony Brook stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 18 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Stony Brook stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record). 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 Stony Brook?

Brook trout (2 stockings, 550 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 100 fish).

How warm is the water near Stony Brook?

The nearest USGS gage read 50°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Stony Brook trout stocking

Wilton, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · stream · 619 ft elevation

Stony Brook was last stocked 6 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 8, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months (650 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

650 fish

Water temperature

50°F

Ideal for trout

Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 79% of New Hampshire waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SOUHEGAN RIVER (SITE WLR-1) NEAR MILFORD, NH (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 50°F
Flow: 119 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.90 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 125 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Stony Brook

Tonight
37°F
Mostly Clear
wind 10 mph
Saturday
51°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
30°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Sunday
57°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday
64°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

When is Stony Brook stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 18 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Stony Brook by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	2	550	275
Rainbow trout	1	100	100

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 650 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 4Latest Monday	Brook trout	250 65 lb	18 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 16 Thursday	Rainbow trout	100 47 lb	8 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 8 Wednesday	Brook trout	300 94 lb		Milford 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 Stony Brook?

Wilton, Hillsborough 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 Stony Brook

Blood Brookstream · 3 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Temple Brookstream · 5 mistocked May 4, 2026
Purgatory Brookstream · 5 mistocked May 4, 2026
Souhegan Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 14, 2026
Souhegan Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 14, 2026
Otter Brookstream · 7 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Souhegan Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 14, 2026
Contoocook Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 11, 2026

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

Questions about Stony Brook

When was Stony Brook last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (brook trout, 250 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Stony Brook stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 18 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Stony Brook stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Hillsborough County (3 stocking days on record). 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 Stony Brook?: Brook trout (2 stockings, 550 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 100 fish).
How warm is the water near Stony Brook?: The nearest USGS gage read 50°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.