Strafford County · reservoir · 1,140 acres
Bow Lake
Stocked 4× on record · NH Fish and Game
Bow Lake is a reservoir in Strafford County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NH Fish and Game; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
76°
62°
11 mph
27%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
6 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 250 | 2.6/lb | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 2.81/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 1.4/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 250 | 2.5/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brown trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Foss Pond1.2 mi
- Willey Ponds2.8 mi
- Little Acorn Pond2.7 mi
- Big Acorn Pond2.9 mi
- Harvey Lake2.8 mi
- Little Bow Pond2.4 mi
- Long Pond2.5 mi
- Meadow Lake3.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bow Lake?+
Bow Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Strafford County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 6, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Bow Lake peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bow Lake?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bow Lake?+
Bow Lake is a reservoir in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.