Merrimack County · lake · 27 acres
Hothole Pond
Stocked 3× on record · NH Fish and Game
Hothole Pond is a lake in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 28, 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
79°
59°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
7 mph
17%
Sun
Overcast
88°
63°
12 mph
19%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.1/lb | |
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 700 | 3.5/lb | |
| Apr 13 | Brook Trout | 740 | 3.51/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Hoit Road Marsh1.0 mi
- Snow Pond1.6 mi
- Turtle Pond2.2 mi
- Hackett Brook2.0 mi
- Clough Pond2.7 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Smalls Pond2.2 mi
- Spender Pond3.0 mi
- Morrill Pond3.1 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.
Hothole Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hothole Pond?+
Hothole Pond is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, most recently on Apr 28, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Hothole 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 Hothole Pond?+
Hothole 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 Apr 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.