Strafford County · stream · order 3 river · ~20 cfs typical
Mad River
Stocked 11× on record · NH Fish and Game
Mad River is a stream in Strafford County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 18, 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
Fog
76°
63°
10 mph
22%
Fri
Rain
81°
62°
5 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 18 | Brook Trout | 900 | 3.52/lb | |
| Jun 18 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.52/lb | |
| Jun 18 | Brook Trout | 750 | 3.5/lb | |
| Jun 8 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 1.9/lb | |
| Jun 8 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 1.9/lb | |
| May 29 | Brook Trout | 250 | 4.72/lb | |
| May 29 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.69/lb | |
| May 29 | Brook Trout | 350 | 4.67/lb | |
| May 18 | Brook Trout | 250 | 3.97/lb | |
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2/lb | |
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2/lb | |
When does Mad River get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May and June.
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Ela River0.7 mi
- Dames Brook0.7 mi
- Waldron Mill Pond1.7 mi
- Rattlesnake Pond2.3 mi
- Hayes Brook3.0 mi
- Currier Pond3.2 mi
- Nubble Pond3.0 mi
- Gould Pond3.6 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.
Mad River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mad River?+
Mad River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Strafford County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 18, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mad River get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2026, stocking at Mad River peaks in May and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mad River?+
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 Mad River?+
Mad River is a stream in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Jun 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.