When was Swanzey Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Swanzey Lake stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Swanzey Lake stocked often?

Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Swanzey Lake?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 800 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 755 fish).

Swanzey Lake trout stocking

Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · lake · 523 ft elevation

Swanzey Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Apr 9, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,555 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,555 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Apr 9, 2026

Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: ASHUELOT RIVER AT WEST SWANZEY, NH (4 km away).

Flow: 138 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 5.57 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 137 cfs on Nov 8.

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

Weather at Swanzey Lake

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday
69°F
Partly Sunny
9% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday Night
44°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 mph
Wednesday
71°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
51°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday
68°F
Chance Light Rain
53% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	1	800	800
Brook trout	1	755	755

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,555 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 6Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	800 320 lb	27 days	Milford State Fish Hatchery
Apr 9 Thursday	Brook trout	755 229 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 Swanzey Lake?

Swanzey, Cheshire 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 Swanzey Lake

Perry Brookstream · 1 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 2 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Martin Brookstream · 2 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Ashuelot River, South Branchstream · 2 mistocked May 6, 2026
Martin Brookstream · 4 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Forest Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Ashuelot Riverstream · 5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Ashuelot River, South Branchstream · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026

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

Questions about Swanzey Lake

When was Swanzey Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Swanzey Lake stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Swanzey Lake stocked often?: Number 5 of 39 stocked waters in Cheshire County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Swanzey Lake?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 800 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 755 fish).