New Hampshire
Brook Trout in New Hampshire
Brook Trout are on record in 150 New Hampshire waters, with 419 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April and May.
When does New Hampshire stock brook trout?
Waters holding brook trout
- Kiah Pond13×
- Smith River11×
- Pemigewasset River10×
- Ammonoosuc River8×
- Mirror Lake8×
- Mad River7×
- Souhegan River7×
- Lamprey River7×
- Baker River6×
- North Branch Sugar River6×
- Mascoma River6×
- Upper Ammonoosuc River5×
- Bearcamp River5×
- Ellis River5×
- Exeter River5×
- Israel River4×
- Back Lake4×
- East Inlet4×
- South Branch Baker River4×
- Middle Pond4×
- Little Diamond Pond4×
- Suncook River4×
- Cold River4×
- Big River4×
- Contoocook River4×
- Otter Brook4×
- Little River4×
- Russell Pond3×
- Newfound River3×
- Cole Pond3×
- Sugar River3×
- Moose Brook3×
- Wild Ammonoosuc River3×
- White Pond3×
- South Branch Sugar River3×
- Echo Lake3×
- Gale River3×
- Profile Lake3×
- Dan Hole River3×
- Waukeena Lake3×
110 more on the New Hampshire map.
Freshest brook trout stockings
- Kiah PondJul 2, 2026
- Kiah PondJul 2, 2026
- Kiah PondJul 2, 2026
- East Branch Pemigewasset RiverJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 30, 2026
- Kiah PondJun 26, 2026
- Sessions PondJun 26, 2026
- Long PondJun 26, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 26, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 26, 2026
- Mill BrookJun 25, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 25, 2026
- South Branch Israel RiverJun 25, 2026
- Israel RiverJun 25, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 25, 2026
- Nash StreamJun 24, 2026
- Upper Ammonoosuc RiverJun 24, 2026
- Nash StreamJun 24, 2026
- Munn PondJun 24, 2026
- Ellis RiverJun 23, 2026
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Brook Trout in New Hampshire — FAQ
Where can I catch brook trout in New Hampshire?+
Brook Trout are on record in 150 New Hampshire waters, including Kiah Pond, Smith River, Pemigewasset River. The full list is on this page.
When does New Hampshire stock brook trout?+
New Hampshire stocks brook trout most heavily in April and May, going by 419 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brook trout in New Hampshire?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.