Strafford County · stream · order 4 river · ~101 cfs typical
Branch River
Stocked 4× on record · NH Fish and Game
Branch River is a stream in Strafford County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on Jun 4, 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
Drizzle
76°
62°
12 mph
22%
Fri
Overcast
78°
61°
5 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
9 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 4 | Brown Trout | 225 | 3.41/lb | |
| Jun 4 | Brook Trout | 150 | 4.17/lb | |
| May 6 | Brook Trout | 150 | 6.25/lb | |
| May 6 | Brown Trout | 225 | 3.88/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Northeast Pond1.5 mi
- Jones Brook1.7 mi
- Miller Brook2.2 mi
- Town House Pond2.3 mi
- Mousam River Reservoir1.8 mi
- Northeast Pond2.4 mi
- Milton Three Ponds2.8 mi
- Black Pond2.2 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.
Branch River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Branch River?+
Branch River is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Strafford County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 4, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Branch River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Branch River peaks in May and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Branch River?+
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 Branch River?+
Branch River is a stream in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Jun 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.