Cheshire County · reservoir · 108 acres
Swanzey Lake
Stocked 2× on record · NH Fish and Game
Swanzey Lake is a reservoir in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
Rain
74°
64°
10 mph
49%
Fri
Overcast
80°
59°
6 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
8 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 2.5/lb | |
| Apr 9 | Brook Trout | 755 | 3.3/lb | |
Angler reports
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All New Hampshire waters with brook trout → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Perry Brook1.2 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
- Martin Brook1.3 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Ashuelot River Reservoir2.1 mi
- California Brook Pond2.1 mi
- Falls Brook2.1 mi
- South Branch Ashuelot River3.2 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Rice Brook3.6 mi
- Wilson Pond4.1 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.
Swanzey Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Swanzey Lake?+
Swanzey Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 6, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Swanzey 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 Swanzey Lake?+
Swanzey Lake is a reservoir in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.