Coos County · reservoir · 1,934 acres
Lake Francis
Stocked 4× on record · NH Fish and Game
Lake Francis is a reservoir in Coos County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 19, 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
73°
60°
7 mph
28%
Fri
Fog
75°
59°
6 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
81°
57°
4 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 3.56/lb | |
| May 14 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,232 | 7.7/lb | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.38/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 3.82/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New Hampshire waters with brown trout → · All New Hampshire waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Labrador Brook0.9 mi
- Carr Pond2.1 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Perry Stream2.4 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Back Lake2.8 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Dead Water Stream2.2 mi
- Cedar Stream2.4 mi
- Bog Branch2.5 mi
- Middle Branch Cedar Stream2.8 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.
Lake Francis fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Francis?+
Lake Francis is stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Coos County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 19, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Francis get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Francis peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Francis?+
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 Lake Francis?+
Lake Francis is a reservoir in Coos County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.