Merrimack County · reservoir · 602 acres
Pleasant Lake
Stocked 7× on record · NH Fish and Game
Pleasant Lake is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 15, 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
74°
62°
8 mph
30%
Fri
Overcast
78°
59°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
5 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3.72/lb | |
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 2/lb | |
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 2.8/lb | |
| May 5 | Landlocked Salmon | 860 | 7.82/lb | |
| May 5 | Landlocked Salmon | 860 | 7.82/lb | |
| Apr 21 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 8.77/lb | |
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | 500 | 2.79/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Great Brook0.9 mi
- Chase Pond2.1 mi
- Clark Pond2.6 mi
- Tannery Pond2.6 mi
- Kidder Brook2.9 mi
- Messer Pond3.2 mi
- Murray Pond2.9 mi
- Butterfield Pond4.2 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
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.
Pleasant Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pleasant Lake?+
Pleasant Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pleasant Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2026, stocking at Pleasant Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pleasant 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 Pleasant Lake?+
Pleasant Lake is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.