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Winnipesaukee River trout stocking

Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire · stream

Winnipesaukee River was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 4, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 21, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (1,770 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
4 months ago
Jun 4, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
1,770 fish
On record
4 stockings
since Apr 21, 2026

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: MERRIMACK RIVER AT FRANKLIN JUNCTION, NH (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow
847 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
4.19 ft
542725908Aug 11Sep 23
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 608 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Winnipesaukee River

  • Tonight
    40°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Friday
    68°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 0 to 10 mph
  • Friday Night
    51°F
    Chance Light Rain
    34% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Saturday
    62°F
    Rain Likely
    67% rain · wind 10 mph
  • Saturday Night
    51°F
    Rain Likely
    67% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
  • Sunday
    60°F
    Rain Likely
    71% rain · wind 15 mph

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

When is Winnipesaukee River stocked?

Most stockings come in June. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in June, about every 16 days.

By month, all years

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 1 stockings1AprMay: 1 stockings1MayJun: 2 stockings2JunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec
Stockings of Winnipesaukee River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stockingTypical size
Brown trout2390195
Brook trout1380380
Rainbow trout11,0001,000

Stocking history

DateSpeciesFishPoundsHatchery
Jun 4, 2026Brook trout38090Warren State Fish Hatchery
Jun 3, 2026Rainbow trout1,000343Twin Mountain State Fish Hatchery
May 18, 2026Brown trout19055Berlin State Fish Hatchery
Apr 21, 2026Brown trout20049Berlin 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 Winnipesaukee River?

Franklin, 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 Winnipesaukee River

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Questions about Winnipesaukee River

When was Winnipesaukee River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 4, 2026 (brook trout, 380 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Winnipesaukee River stocked?
Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in June, about every 16 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
What kind of trout are stocked in Winnipesaukee River?
Brown trout (2 stockings, 390 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 380 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 1,000 fish).