New Hampshire
Rainbow Trout in New Hampshire
Rainbow Trout are on record in 130 New Hampshire waters, with 271 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April and May.
When does New Hampshire stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Pemigewasset River14×
- Ammonoosuc River14×
- Contoocook River10×
- Mascoma River6×
- Souhegan River6×
- Exeter River5×
- Lamprey River5×
- Ashuelot River5×
- Cold River5×
- Peabody River4×
- Israel River4×
- Mad River4×
- Suncook River4×
- Mirror Lake4×
- Smith River3×
- Sugar River3×
- Bearcamp River3×
- Crystal Lake3×
- Orange Pond3×
- Winnicut River3×
- Waukeena Lake3×
- Blackwater River3×
- Cedar Pond2×
- Winnipesaukee River2×
- Kezar Lake2×
- Giles Brook2×
- Pearl Lake2×
- Streeter Pond2×
- Oliverian Pond2×
- Indian River2×
- Lake Tarleton2×
- North Branch Sugar River2×
- Tewksbury Pond2×
- Moore Reservoir2×
- Rand Pond2×
- Piscataquog River2×
- Clear Stream2×
- Conway Lake2×
- Loon Lake2×
- South Branch Sugar River2×
90 more on the New Hampshire map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 30, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 30, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 24, 2026
- Peabody RiverJun 24, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 17, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 17, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 17, 2026
- Israel RiverJun 16, 2026
- Baker RiverJun 15, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 12, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 12, 2026
- Success PondJun 12, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 12, 2026
- Ammonoosuc RiverJun 12, 2026
- Fish PondJun 8, 2026
- Smith RiverJun 8, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 8, 2026
- Pemigewasset RiverJun 8, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in New Hampshire — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in New Hampshire?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 130 New Hampshire waters, including Pemigewasset River, Ammonoosuc River, Contoocook River. The full list is on this page.
When does New Hampshire stock rainbow trout?+
New Hampshire stocks rainbow trout most heavily in April and May, going by 271 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in New Hampshire?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.