Merrimack County · reservoir · 206 acres
Highland Lake
Stocked 3× on record · NH Fish and Game
Highland Lake is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 15, 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
Rain
74°
63°
10 mph
29%
Fri
Overcast
79°
60°
6 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
7 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.07/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 2.1/lb | |
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 8.77/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Emory Pond1.4 mi
- Mountain Brook2.4 mi
- Elbow Pond2.1 mi
- Huntoon Pond2.5 mi
- Weeks Pond3.1 mi
- Horseshoe Pond2.5 mi
- The Bay3.2 mi
- Adder Pond2.7 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.
Highland Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Highland Lake?+
Highland Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Highland 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 Highland Lake?+
Highland Lake is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.