Winnipesaukee Lake trout stocking
Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire · lake · 502 ft elevation
Winnipesaukee Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 18, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 29, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (32,466 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: landlocked salmon, rainbow trout.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Belknap County (4 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 91% of New Hampshire waters on our record.
Weather at Winnipesaukee Lake
- Tonight36°FMostly Clear7% rain · wind 15 to 20 mph
- Saturday48°FSunnywind 10 to 15 mph
- Saturday Night29°FMostly Clearwind 5 mph
- Sunday55°FSunnywind 5 mph
- Sunday Night38°FMostly Clearwind 5 mph
- Monday63°FSunnywind 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Winnipesaukee Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Wednesdays, about every 5 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlocked salmon | 3 | 27,466 | 9,155 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 32,466 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18Latest Thursday | Landlocked salmon | 18,000 28 lb | 43 days | Nashua Nfh |
May 6 Wednesday | Landlocked salmon | 3,916 1,001 lb | 2 days | Nashua Nfh |
May 4 Monday | Landlocked salmon | 5,550 1,500 lb | 5 days | Nashua Nfh |
Apr 29 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 5,000 3,057 lb | Powder Mill 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 Winnipesaukee Lake?
Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Winnipesaukee Lake
- Pope Damlake · 5 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Copps Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Gunstock Mtn Recreation Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Gunstock Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Beech Pond, Lowerlake · 8 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Harts Pondlake · 8 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Smith Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Saltmarsh Pondlake · 8 mistocked May 12, 2026
All stocked waters in Belknap CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Winnipesaukee Lake
- When was Winnipesaukee Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 18, 2026 (landlocked salmon, 18,000 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Winnipesaukee Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Wednesdays, about every 5 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Winnipesaukee Lake stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Belknap 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 Winnipesaukee Lake?
- Landlocked salmon (3 stockings, 27,466 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 5,000 fish).