When was Winnisquam Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (landlocked salmon, 1,485 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.

What kind of trout are stocked in Winnisquam Lake?

Landlocked salmon (4 stockings, 3,570 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 5,550 fish).

Winnisquam Lake trout stocking

Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire · lake

Winnisquam Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (May 5, 2026). We have 5 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.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 5, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

9,120 fish

On record

5 stockings

since Apr 28, 2026

Weather at Winnisquam Lake

Tonight
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Friday
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 to 15 mph
Friday Night
53°F
Chance Light Rain
31% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
61°F
Rain Likely
66% rain · wind 10 mph
Saturday Night
52°F
Rain Likely
66% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Sunday
59°F
Light Rain Likely
70% rain · wind 15 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

Stockings of Winnisquam Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Landlocked salmon	4	3,570	893
Rainbow trout	1	5,550	5,550

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
May 5, 2026	Landlocked salmon	1,485	190	Milford State Fish Hatchery
May 5, 2026	Landlocked salmon	1,485	190	Milford State Fish Hatchery
May 4, 2026	Landlocked salmon	300	1,800	Out of State-See Remarks
Apr 29, 2026	Rainbow trout	5,550	2,665	Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery
Apr 28, 2026	Landlocked salmon	300	1,800	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.

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.

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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 County Stocked 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, 1,485 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.
What kind of trout are stocked in Winnisquam Lake?: Landlocked salmon (4 stockings, 3,570 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 5,550 fish).