Fishing in
Merrimack County
Merrimack County, New Hampshire has 358 named fishable waters, 27 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
249 waters
Waters in Merrimack County
- Pemigewasset Riverstream27× stocked
- Contoocook Riverstream24× stocked
- Suncook Riverstream12× stocked
- Pleasant Lakereservoir7× stocked
- Waukeena Lakelake6× stocked
- Blackwater Riverstream6× stocked
- Soucook Riverstream6× stocked
- Winnipesaukee Riverstream6× stocked
- Webster Lakelake4× stocked
- Kezar Lakelake4× stocked
- French Pondlake4× stocked
- White Pondlake4× stocked
- Highland Lakereservoir3× stocked
- Clough Pondlake3× stocked
- Hothole Pondlake3× stocked
- Warner Riverstream3× stocked
- Catamount Pondlake2× stocked
- Morey Pondreservoir2× stocked
- Little Sunapee Lakelake1× stocked
- Lake Winnepocketreservoir1× stocked
- Knowles Pondreservoir1× stocked
- Simmons Pondlake1× stocked
- Butterfield Pondlake1× stocked
- Lake Solitudelake1× stocked
- Little Suncook Riverstream1× stocked
- Stevens Brookstream1× stocked
- Walker Brookstream1× stocked
- Hopkinton Lakereservoir466 ac
- Lake Massasecumlake409 ac
- Penacook Lakereservoir362 ac
328 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brook Trout20 waters
- Rainbow Trout19 waters
- Brown Trout11 waters
- Landlocked Salmon1 waters
Latest stockings
- Pemigewasset RiverBrook TroutJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverRainbow TroutJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverRainbow TroutJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverRainbow TroutJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverRainbow TroutJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverBrook TroutJun 25, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverBrown TroutJun 25, 2026
- Lake SolitudeBrook TroutJun 19, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverBrook TroutJun 19, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverBrook TroutJun 17, 2026
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Merrimack County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?+
Merrimack County has 358 named fishable waters, 27 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Merrimack County?+
Waters in Merrimack 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 Merrimack County?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.