When was Winnipesaukee River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (rainbow trout, 300 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.

How often is Winnipesaukee River stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Winnipesaukee River stocked often?

Number 11 of 42 stocked waters in Merrimack 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 Winnipesaukee River?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 300 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 200 fish).

Winnipesaukee River trout stocking

Northfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire · stream · 405 ft elevation

Winnipesaukee River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 5, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (500 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

500 fish

On record

2 stockings

since May 5, 2026

Number 11 of 42 stocked waters in Merrimack County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical New Hampshire water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER AT TILTON, NH (1 km away).

Flow: 100 cfs; much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.80 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 101 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Winnipesaukee River

Overnight
35°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
50°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
25°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday
57°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Sunday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Monday
65°F
Sunny
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	300	300
Brown trout	1	200	200

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 12Latest Tuesday	Rainbow trout	300 135 lb	1 week	Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery
May 5 Tuesday	Brown trout	200 53 lb		Berlin 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 River?

Northfield, Merrimack 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 Winnipesaukee River

Winnipesaukee Riverstream · 2 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Pemigewasset Riverstream · 3 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
Knowles Pondlake · 3 mistocked May 18, 2026
Webster Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 23, 2026
Salmon Brookstream · 5 mistocked May 12, 2026
Tioga Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 5, 2026
Stirrup Iron Pondlake · 6 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Pout Pondlake · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026

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

Questions about Winnipesaukee River

When was Winnipesaukee River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (rainbow trout, 300 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
How often is Winnipesaukee River stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Winnipesaukee River stocked often?: Number 11 of 42 stocked waters in Merrimack 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 Winnipesaukee River?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 300 fish); Brown trout (1 stocking, 200 fish).