Grafton County · stream · order 4 river · ~71 cfs typical
Franconia Branch
Franconia Branch is a stream in Grafton 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
71°
61°
8 mph
22%
Fri
Overcast
74°
59°
6 mph
17%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
62°
5 mph
13%
↗ 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
- Ice Pond0.2 mi
- Black Pond0.6 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Lincoln Brook1.2 mi
- Hancock Branch2.9 mi
- Pine Brook4.5 mi
- North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River3.6 mi
- North Fork Hancock Branch5.1 mi
- Little East Pond5.7 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.
Franconia Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Franconia Branch?+
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 Franconia Branch?+
Franconia Branch is a stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.