Strafford County · reservoir · 1,233 acres
Merrymeeting Lake
Stocked 2× on record · NH Fish and Game
Merrymeeting Lake is a reservoir in Strafford County, New Hampshire, stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 5, 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
76°
62°
11 mph
21%
Fri
Rain
77°
60°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
85°
64°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,005 | 6.7/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 3/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with landlocked salmon → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Chalk Pond1.8 mi
- Marsh Pond2.1 mi
- Jones Pond2.4 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Coldrain Pond2.5 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Bear Pond1.9 mi
- Marchs Pond2.2 mi
- Shaws Pond3.2 mi
- Downing Pond3.3 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.
Merrymeeting Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Merrymeeting Lake?+
Merrymeeting Lake is stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Strafford County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 5, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Merrymeeting 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 Merrymeeting Lake?+
Merrymeeting Lake is a reservoir in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.