Hillsborough County · stream · order 5 river · ~180 cfs typical
South Branch Piscataquog River
Stocked 4× on record · NH Fish and Game
South Branch Piscataquog River is a stream in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
Drizzle
78°
64°
10 mph
38%
Fri
Overcast
81°
61°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
87°
65°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Brook Trout | 350 | 3.8/lb | |
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 1.8/lb | |
| Apr 24 | Brown Trout | 700 | 2.5/lb | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.6/lb | |
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Gorham Brook0.4 mi
- Bog Brook0.8 mi
- Piscataquog River Reservoir1.2 mi
- Lower Reservoir2.2 mi
- Upper Reservoir2.3 mi
- Goffstown Reservoirs2.3 mi
- Beaver Pond2.8 mi
- Glen Lake2.1 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.
South Branch Piscataquog River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch Piscataquog River?+
South Branch Piscataquog River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 8, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Branch Piscataquog River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at South Branch Piscataquog River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Piscataquog 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 South Branch Piscataquog River?+
South Branch Piscataquog River is a stream in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.