Winnisquam Lake trout stocking
Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire · lake · 591 ft elevation
Winnisquam Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 5, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Apr 28, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (9,120 fish). Most stockings come in April to 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 Winnisquam Lake
- This Afternoon50°FPartly Sunnywind 5 mph
- Tonight29°FMostly Clearwind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday57°FSunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Sunday Night39°FClearwind 0 to 5 mph
- Monday66°FSunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Monday Night43°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Winnisquam Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlocked salmon | 3 | 3,570 | 1,190 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 5,550 | 5,550 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 9,120 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5Latest Tuesday | Landlocked salmon | 2,970 380 lb | 1 day | Milford State Fish Hatchery |
May 4 Monday | Landlocked salmon | 300 1,800 lb | 5 days | Out of State-See Remarks |
Apr 29 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 5,550 2,665 lb | 1 day | Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 28 Tuesday | Landlocked salmon | 300 1,800 lb | Out of State-See Remarks |
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 Winnisquam Lake?
Laconia, 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 Winnisquam Lake
- Opechee Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Saltmarsh Pondlake · 5 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Gunstock Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Salmon Brookstream · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Tioga Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Pout Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Harts Pondlake · 7 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Knowles Pondlake · 7 mistocked May 18, 2026
All stocked waters in Belknap CountyStocked this week in New Hampshire
Questions about Winnisquam Lake
- When was Winnisquam Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (landlocked salmon, 2,970 fish), according to New Hampshire agency reports.
- How often is Winnisquam Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Winnisquam 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 Winnisquam Lake?
- Landlocked salmon (3 stockings, 3,570 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 5,550 fish).