Cheshire County · stream · order 5 river · ~151 cfs typical
Cold River
Stocked 13× on record · NH Fish and Game
Cold River is a stream in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 12, 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
Rain
76°
65°
10 mph
55%
Fri
Drizzle
82°
62°
8 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
90°
65°
9 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | 175 | 3.02/lb | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2.8/lb | |
| May 12 | Brook Trout | 535 | 3.79/lb | |
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.48/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 350 | 2.71/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 175 | 2.73/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.8/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2.83/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 140 | 2.75/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Brook Trout | 300 | 9.68/lb | |
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 2.19/lb | |
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 2.19/lb | |
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 2.19/lb | |
When does Cold River get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Saxtons River0.6 mi
- Cold Springs1.1 mi
- Cobb Brook1.6 mi
- Connecticut River Reservoir1.6 mi
- Mill Pond1.7 mi
- Blanchard Brook2.0 mi
- Newcomb Brook2.0 mi
- Morse Brook2.0 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.
Cold River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cold River?+
Cold River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 12, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cold River get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking at Cold River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cold 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 Cold River?+
Cold River is a stream in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.