Belknap County · reservoir · 386 acres
Crystal Lake
Stocked 6× on record · NH Fish and Game
Crystal Lake is a reservoir in Belknap County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 28, 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
75°
62°
11 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
78°
61°
4 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
85°
64°
7 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 28 | Rainbow Trout | 389 | 2.33/lb | |
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 420 | 3.75/lb | |
| May 7 | Landlocked Salmon | 412 | 4.2/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 100 | 3.13/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 1.91/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brown trout → · All New Hampshire waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Nelson Brook1.0 mi
- Sunset Lake1.9 mi
- Gillan Pond1.8 mi
- Lake Eileen2.4 mi
- Hills Pond2.6 mi
- Manning Lake2.7 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Nighthawk Hollow Brook3.6 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Meetinghouse Pond3.3 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.
Crystal Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Crystal Lake?+
Crystal Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Belknap County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 28, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Crystal Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Crystal Lake peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Crystal Lake?+
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 Crystal Lake?+
Crystal Lake is a reservoir in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.