Swanzey Lake trout stocking
Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire · lake
Swanzey Lake was last stocked 5 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.
River conditions
USGS gage: ASHUELOT RIVER AT WEST SWANZEY, NH (4 km away).
- Flow
- 90 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 5.27 ft
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Swanzey Lake
- Tonight41°FMostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fogwind 0 to 5 mph
- Friday67°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudywind 0 to 15 mph
- Friday Night50°FChance Light Rain54% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Saturday61°FRain Likely73% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Saturday Night50°FRain77% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Sunday60°FLight Rain80% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 800 | 800 | |
| Brook trout | 1 | 755 | 755 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 320 | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Brook trout | 755 | 229 | 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.
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.
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 CountyStocked 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.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Swanzey Lake?
- Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 800 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 755 fish).