Grafton County · stream · order 5 river · ~140 cfs typical
Smith River
Stocked 15× on record · NH Fish and Game
Smith River is a stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 8, 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
80°
58°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
5 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
87°
63°
8 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 8 | Brown Trout | 700 | 2.7/lb | |
| Jun 8 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 1.87/lb | |
| Jun 8 | Brook Trout | 340 | 4.2/lb | |
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 5.03/lb | |
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 270 | 5/lb | |
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 650 | 5.04/lb | |
| May 26 | Brook Trout | 125 | 4.17/lb | |
| May 15 | Brook Trout | 100 | 3.7/lb | |
| May 14 | Rainbow Trout | 375 | 1.99/lb | |
| May 14 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2/lb | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 100 | 4.17/lb | |
| Apr 24 | Brook Trout | 125 | 4.81/lb | |
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 350 | 8.54/lb | |
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 600 | 8.57/lb | |
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 150 | 8.82/lb | |
When does Smith River get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Blake Brook1.3 mi
- Newfound River2.2 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Ayer Island Station Pond2.4 mi
- Newfound River Reservoir3.4 mi
- Newfound Lake3.7 mi
- Needle Shop Brook3.4 mi
- Knox Brook3.5 mi
- Weeks Pond4.5 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.
Smith River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Smith River?+
Smith River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Grafton County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 8, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Smith River get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking at Smith River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Smith 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 Smith River?+
Smith 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 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.