Fishing in
Cheshire County
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has 311 named fishable waters, 21 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
246 waters
Waters in Cheshire County
- Cold Riverstream13× stocked
- Ashuelot Riverstream10× stocked
- Otter Brookstream5× stocked
- Gilmore Pondlake4× stocked
- South Branch Ashuelot Riverstream4× stocked
- Nubanusit Lakereservoir3× stocked
- Silver Lakelake3× stocked
- Forest Lakereservoir3× stocked
- Gustin Pondlake3× stocked
- Granite Lakereservoir2× stocked
- Lake Warrenreservoir2× stocked
- Laurel Lakelake2× stocked
- Sand Pondlake2× stocked
- Swanzey Lakereservoir2× stocked
- Martin Brookstream2× stocked
- Spofford Lakereservoir1× stocked
- Village Pondreservoir1× stocked
- Cold Spring Pondreservoir1× stocked
- Chapman Pondlake1× stocked
- Perry Brookstream1× stocked
- Stanley Brookstream1× stocked
- Highland Lakelake697 ac
- Lake Monomonacreservoir594 ac
- Surry Mountain Lakereservoir353 ac
- Contoocook Lakereservoir323 ac
- Thorndike Pondreservoir252 ac
- Dublin Pondlake237 ac
- Mountain Brook Reservoirreservoir234 ac
- Pearly Lakereservoir192 ac
- Skatutakee Lakelake191 ac
281 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brook Trout14 waters
- Rainbow Trout13 waters
- Brown Trout9 waters
- Landlocked Salmon2 waters
Latest stockings
- Silver LakeLandlocked SalmonJun 1, 2026
- Cold RiverRainbow TroutMay 12, 2026
- Cold RiverBrown TroutMay 12, 2026
- Cold RiverBrook TroutMay 12, 2026
- Ashuelot RiverRainbow TroutMay 12, 2026
- Stanley BrookBrook TroutMay 11, 2026
- Village PondBrook TroutMay 7, 2026
- Chapman PondBrook TroutMay 7, 2026
- South Branch Ashuelot RiverBrown TroutMay 6, 2026
- Swanzey LakeRainbow TroutMay 6, 2026
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Cheshire County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?+
Cheshire County has 311 named fishable waters, 21 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Cheshire County?+
Waters in Cheshire County hold brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and landlocked salmon. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Cheshire County?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.