Merrimack County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,351 cfs typical
Contoocook River
Stocked 24× on record · NH Fish and Game
Contoocook River is a stream in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
Overcast
82°
60°
8 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
88°
63°
7 mph
11%
Sun
Overcast
89°
63°
11 mph
20%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 165 | 2.84/lb | |
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 2.86/lb | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 150 | 2.83/lb | |
| May 11 | Brook Trout | 245 | 4.02/lb | |
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 2.86/lb | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 140 | 2.8/lb | |
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 100 | 2.86/lb | |
| May 7 | Brown Trout | 52 | 2.89/lb | |
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 2.94/lb | |
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 2.94/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 680 | 2.6/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | 525 | 4.01/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 2.86/lb | |
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 400 | 3.51/lb | |
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 300 | 3.53/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | 95 | 2.71/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 2.11/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | 147 | 2.72/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 2.11/lb | |
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 148 | 2.51/lb | |
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 1.92/lb | |
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | 148 | 2.64/lb | |
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 1.92/lb | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.6/lb | |
When does Contoocook River get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Burnham Brook0.6 mi
- Contoocook River Reservoir1.6 mi
- Hayward Brook1.6 mi
- Hackett Brook2.3 mi
- Tannery Brook2.7 mi
- Merrimack River Reservoir2.6 mi
- Kimball Pond3.2 mi
- Flaghole Pond2.5 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.
Contoocook River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Contoocook River?+
Contoocook River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 11, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Contoocook River get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 2026, stocking at Contoocook River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Contoocook 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 Contoocook River?+
Contoocook River is a stream in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.