Strafford County · stream · order 3 river · ~19 cfs typical
Ela River
Ela River is a stream in Strafford 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
Overcast
81°
62°
5 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
9 mph
5%
Sun
Overcast
87°
63°
10 mph
17%
↗ 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
- Mad River0.7 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Waldron Mill Pond1.1 mi
- Dames Brook1.4 mi
- Hayes Brook2.5 mi
- Rattlesnake Pond2.5 mi
- Currier Pond2.8 mi
- Nubble Pond3.1 mi
- Oxbow Pond3.8 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.
Ela River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ela 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 Ela River?+
Ela River is a stream in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.