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Contoocook River Reservoir
Contoocook River Reservoir is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Hampshire's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
64°
9 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
81°
61°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
6 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Carr Pond0.8 mi
- Keyser Pond1.0 mi
- Rolf Pond1.2 mi
- French Pond1.3 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Clement Pond2.1 mi
- Mud Pond2.3 mi
- Grassy Pond2.3 mi
- Amey Brook2.2 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.
Contoocook River Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Contoocook River Reservoir?+
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 Reservoir?+
Contoocook River Reservoir is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.