Grafton County · stream · order 5 river · ~185 cfs typical
Newfound River
Stocked 4× on record · NH Fish and Game
Newfound River is a stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 17, 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
75°
63°
6 mph
28%
Fri
Overcast
80°
59°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
4 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Brook Trout | 600 | 4.11/lb | |
| May 20 | Brook Trout | 700 | 5.6/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | 425 | 2.61/lb | |
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 700 | 8.54/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Newfound River Reservoir1.3 mi
- Newfound Lake1.7 mi
- Ayer Island Station Pond1.4 mi
- Blake Brook1.7 mi
- Smith River2.2 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
- Fowler River2.6 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Foster Pond2.4 mi
- Bog Brook3.5 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.
Newfound River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Newfound River?+
Newfound River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Grafton County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 17, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Newfound River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Newfound River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Newfound 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 Newfound River?+
Newfound River is a stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Jun 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.