Carroll County · stream · order 4 river · ~163 cfs typical
Ellis River
Stocked 6× on record · NH Fish and Game
Ellis River is a stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow 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
78°
60°
6 mph
18%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
6 mph
10%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
64°
5 mph
27%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 23 | Brook Trout | 1,250 | 104.17/lb | |
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 500 | 5.68/lb | |
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 500 | 5.75/lb | |
| May 19 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 2.29/lb | |
| May 8 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.51/lb | |
| May 8 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.5/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- East Branch Saco River0.7 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
- Rocky Branch1.3 mi
- Ellis River Reservoir1.8 mi
- Lucy Brook2.7 mi
- Kittredge Pond2.2 mi
- Gardiner Brook2.5 mi
- Mirror Lake3.4 mi
- Echo Lake3.5 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.
Ellis River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ellis River?+
Ellis River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow 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.
When does Ellis River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Ellis River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ellis 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 Ellis River?+
Ellis 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.