Strafford County · stream · order 5 river · ~323 cfs typical
Cocheco River
Stocked 2× on record · NH Fish and Game
Cocheco River is a stream in Strafford County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 8, 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
78°
63°
11 mph
27%
Fri
Overcast
79°
63°
7 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 800 | 2.81/lb | |
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.98/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brown trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Salmon Falls River0.0 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Fresh Creek1.1 mi
- Sturgeon Creek1.4 mi
- Varney Brook1.8 mi
- Great Works River3.1 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
- Rollins Brook2.9 mi
- Leighs Mill Pond3.2 mi
- Great Works River Reservoir3.3 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.
Cocheco River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cocheco River?+
Cocheco River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Strafford County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 8, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cocheco 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 Cocheco River?+
Cocheco 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 May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.