Carroll County · stream · order 4 river · ~97 cfs typical
East Branch Saco River
Stocked 2× on record · NH Fish and Game
East Branch Saco River is a stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Jun 23, 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°
64°
8 mph
41%
Fri
Rain
78°
62°
4 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
6 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 23 | Brook Trout | 1,250 | 104.17/lb | |
| Jun 9 | Brook Trout | 750 | 4.69/lb | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Ellis River0.7 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
- Lucy Brook2.0 mi
- Rocky Branch1.8 mi
- Ellis River Reservoir2.5 mi
- Echo Lake2.8 mi
- Gardiner Brook2.6 mi
- Kittredge Pond2.8 mi
- Burnt Knoll Brook3.6 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.
East Branch Saco River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Saco River?+
East Branch Saco River is stocked with Brook Trout in Carroll County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 23, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Saco 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 East Branch Saco River?+
East Branch Saco River is a stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Jun 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.