Merrimack County · lake · 39 acres
French Pond
Stocked 4× on record · NH Fish and Game
French Pond is a lake in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 27, 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
Drizzle
75°
63°
9 mph
37%
Fri
Rain
79°
60°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
88°
63°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 27 | Brown Trout | 720 | 2.6/lb | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 2.5/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | 870 | 2.2/lb | |
| Apr 8 | Brook Trout | 800 | 3.2/lb | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Carr Pond0.6 mi
- Keyser Pond1.1 mi
- Amey Brook1.1 mi
- Rolf Pond1.3 mi
- Middle Pond1.3 mi
- Upper Pond1.4 mi
- Grassy Pond1.8 mi
- Contoocook River Reservoir1.3 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.
French Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in French Pond?+
French Pond is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 27, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does French Pond get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at French Pond peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish French Pond?+
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 French Pond?+
French Pond is a lake in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.