Cheshire County · reservoir · 85 acres
Forest Lake
Stocked 3× on record · NH Fish and Game
Forest Lake is a reservoir in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Fog
81°
61°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
7 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
85°
64°
10 mph
25%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.5/lb | |
| Apr 23 | Brown Trout | 290 | 2.5/lb | |
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 1.8/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Ashuelot River Reservoir1.5 mi
- Wheelock Brook1.8 mi
- Roaring Brook2.1 mi
- Mirey Brook2.0 mi
- Spot Meadow Pond1.9 mi
- Hale Pond2.1 mi
- Dickinson Pond3.3 mi
- Mud Pond3.5 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.
Forest Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Forest Lake?+
Forest Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, most recently on Apr 23, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Forest 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 Forest Lake?+
Forest Lake is a reservoir in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Apr 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.