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Sugar River
Stocked 14× on record · NH Fish and Game
Sugar River is a stream in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 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
Overcast
77°
65°
8 mph
35%
Fri
Overcast
83°
61°
10 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
89°
64°
5 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 5 | Brook Trout | 240 | 4.21/lb | |
| Jun 5 | Brown Trout | 500 | 2.7/lb | |
| Jun 5 | Rainbow Trout | 325 | 1.7/lb | |
| Jun 5 | Brown Trout | 350 | 2.71/lb | |
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 350 | 2.4/lb | |
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 500 | 2.4/lb | |
| May 20 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.17/lb | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 325 | 1.6/lb | |
| May 20 | Brown Trout | 200 | 2.41/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | 250 | 4.81/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 500 | 3.18/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2.21/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 200 | 3.2/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | 300 | 3.19/lb | |
When does Sugar River get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April through June.
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Nearby waters
- Mill Brook0.1 mi
- Sugar River Reservoir1.4 mi
- Blood Brook2.7 mi
- Redwater Brook2.1 mi
- Barkmill Brook2.8 mi
- Meadow Brook3.0 mi
- Stevens Brook2.6 mi
- Cooks Pond3.1 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.
Sugar River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sugar River?+
Sugar River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 5, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sugar River get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2026, stocking at Sugar River peaks in April through June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sugar 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 Sugar River?+
Sugar River is a stream in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Jun 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.